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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION `� ""� r ��, _� CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2010 TITLE: RIGHT -OF -WAY ACQUISITION FOR FIRST STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (PROJECT NO. 061723) CI Y MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED � As Recommended Q As Amended (] Ordinance on 'I� Reading � Ordinance on 2ntl Reading � Implementing Resolution � Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached acquisition agreement, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, with Orange County Flood Control District for an easement for construction of First Street Bridge over Santa Ana River in the amount of $40,900. DISCUSSION The First Street Bridge over the Santa Ana River currently consists of two lanes in each direction. Adjacent roadway segments have three lanes in each direction. The improvements will include the demolition of the existing bridge and construction of a new bridge to accommodate three lanes in each direction. The proposed project will also enhance public safety by providing sidewalks on the north and south sides of the bridge. The replacement bridge is wider and requires an additional easement from the Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD) over the Santa Ana River. An appraisal of the required easement was prepared by a qualified appraiser which was determined to be $40,900_ The City has made the offer and the OCFCD has accepted the City's offer for the proposed easement_ The Board of Supervisors granted the City aRight -of -Entry for the easement area at their October 5, 201 O meeting. City Council approval of the acquisition agreement is needed to keep the project on schedule and meet the funding deadline. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was approved by the City Council on August 16, 201 O. (ER No. 201 0 -108.) 251 -1