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R secrans/Marquardt Gr< aration Projeck -- 4..s,Apleted Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (Metro) Santa Fe Springs, CA The Rosecrans/Marquardt Grade Separation Project is planned to improve the safety and track flow of the intersection. The grade crossing is traveled by more than 112 freight and passenger trains, and 45.000 vehicles in a 24-hour period. The intersection was identified by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) as one of the most hazardous grade crossings in the state. The grade separation is planned to significantly improve safety, eliminate delays and enhance the environment. ROWCO's team members Michael Roma, former Metro Principle Real. Estate Officer/Project Manager, and Carol Chiodo, former Director of Metro Real Estate Services, worked extensively together in managing the activities of the relocation consultant, including reviewing and approving relocation claims, and ensuring timely delivery of services. In addition, the team assisted with creating Right-of-way schedules, preparing status reports and participating in project team meetings. Ms. Chiodo was also responsible for assuring compliance with FTA guidelines and Caltrans policies and procedures, and assuring compliance with Local. State and Federal Guidelines as they apply to all real estate activities. In addition, she supervised a staff of 10 at Metro, as well as outside consultants. Mr. Porno and Ms. Chiodo have additionally collaborated on the following projects: Metro Purple Line Extension (Beverly Hills), �a co^x ' PROPOSALTO Division 20 PortaL Widening and Turnback, 1-5 North County HOV (Santa CLarita),1-710 Highway Sound Wall Project and Crenshaw LAX Line. Understanding that longer lead times were needed for business relocations, our team began the process of issuing notices of intent to acquire early, to initiate relocation activities. This expedited process allowed our team to clear properties sooner for demolition and kept the project on schedule for construction. In order to mitigate business relocation impacts and the potential for extensive goodwill payments, our team worked with businesses to pay the lessor of rents between the displacement and replacement locations for a reasonable period of time. In addition, the team reviewed goodwill appraisal reports to ensure there was no duplication of payments with relocation assistance. The result of these methods meant the much -needed safety improvements could be implemented expeditiously. CITY OF SANTA ANA, RFP 21: 25D-1 41 HIV cO�"e