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RESOLUTION NO. R-1213-141: 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 CEDAR LANE ROAD WIDENING PROJECT IN THE CITY OF NORMAN; DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING SAID PROPERTY FOR ROADWAY AND 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)
The first planned project is the Cedar Lane Widening Project. This project is included in this year's Transportation Improvement Plan. If the City can finalize land acquisition, utility relocation and project design by August 2013, the City will receive approximately $6.2 million in federal funds for this project.
The Cedar Lane Widening Project requires the acquisition of forty-seven (47) easements from twenty (20) property owners. On May 14, 2013, the Council received an update on the progress of this Bond Projects. On May 14, 2013, Council accepted ten (10) easements representing seven (7) property owners. Also on May 14, 2013, the Council adjourned into Executive Session to discuss the condemnation process anticipated for ...
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