DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Approval Of Right Of Way Acquisition And Quick-Take Condemnation And Authorization To Amend 2024 Budget For County State Aid Highway 42 Federal Mill And Overlay In City Of Apple Valley, County Project 42-172
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
* Approve acquisition of right of way and authorize initiation of quick-take condemnation for the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 42 federal mill and overlay in Apple Valley, County Project (CP) 42-172 (Attachment: Project Location Map),
* Authorize an amendment of the 2024 Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for CP 42-172.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system Dakota County is proceeding with CP 42-172, the CSAH 42 federal mill and overlay, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements in the city of Apple Valley (see Attachment: Location Map). Construction of CP 42-172 is scheduled for 2025.
Dakota County is the lead agency for CP 42-172 design and right of way acquisition. A total of 15 parcels have been identified from which right of way will be acquired by the County. Appraisals were completed by Valbridge Property Advisors, Inc., with a total appraised value $107,250 for the 15 parcels. Appraisal data has been provided to the County Board in separate confidential spreadsheet, as the appraisals are confidential, non-public data pursuant to Minn. Stat. ? 13.44, subd. 3.
If timely acquisition by direct negotiation of all required parcels does not appear possible, staff recommends that the County Board authorize the County Attorney's Office to initiate quick-take condemnation of the remaining parcels. Efforts will be made to negotiate agreeable settlements before and after the start of the condemnation process.
An amendment to the approved 2024 CIP budget is necessary. The 2024 Transportation CIP Approved Budget does not have sufficient funds for the right of way acquisition required to complete the proje...
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