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RESOLUTION NO. R-1213-140: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, MORE PARTICULARLY HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF NORMAN, COUNTY OF CLEVELAND, STATE OF OKLAHOMA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE FRANKLIN ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY OF NORMAN; DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING SAID PROPERTY FOR ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE PURPOSES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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BACKGROUND: On August 28, 2012, the City of Norman voters approved a $42.5 million bond project that includes eight major transportation/storm water projects. These eight projects are anticipated to cost $89 million with federal funds paying over 50% of the costs. The projects include:
* West Lindsey Street widening and storm water improvements (2016)
* 24th Avenue SE widening and new traffic signal (2017)
* 36th Avenue NW widening and 2 new traffic signals (2018)
* 12th Avenue SE widening and improved traffic signal at SH-9 (2015)
* Main Street Bridge replacement over Brookhaven Creek and storm water improvements (2014)
* Alameda Street widening (2015)
* Cedar Lane widening and new traffic signal (2013)
* Franklin Road Bridge replacement over Little River (2014)
Although the Franklin Road Bridge project was slated to begin in 2014, Staff identified an opportunity for Federal Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) funds if the land acquisition, utility relocation and project design is completed by August 2013. Because of this opportunity, Staff moved forward on these project components with the goal of completion in August.
The Franklin Road Bridge project requires the acquisition of five (5) parcels from two property owners. On May 14, 2013, the Council received an update on the progress of the Cedar Lane Widening and the Franklin Road Bridge Bond Projects. On May 14, 2013, Council accepted ten (10) easements representing seven (7) property owners. Also, on May 14, 2013, ...
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