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Resolution to Grant Two Easements to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for Sidewalk Ramp Improvements at Washtenaw and Observatory (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
MDOT is requesting two "highway" easements from the City of Ann Arbor related to sidewalk ramp work at the intersection of Observatory Street and Washtenaw Avenue (the term "highway" in this context does not imply a freeway or limited access road, but is the general legal term for public right-of-way used by MDOT).
These easements will be located on property owned by the City adjacent to the Observatory Street right of way at the north corner and east corners of the intersection of Observatory Street and Washtenaw Avenue. The easements will allow MDOT to make the sidewalk ramps meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
The easements will be granted to MDOT without compensation and MDOT will construct the sidewalk at no cost to the City.
The bidding process will commence in fall of 2020, with construction beginning in spring 2021. In order to satisfy bidding requirements, MDOT is also requesting the City sign a Right of Entry form to allow them access to the easement area, if necessary, prior to the easements being executed. MDOT has also requested a temporary Consent to Grade for temporary entry onto a small portion of City property for grading purposes during the sidewalk construction. MDOT has requested that these be approved at the October 19, 2020 Council meeting to meet MDOT bidding schedules.
Public Services staff is supportive of granting these easements, Rights of Entry, and Consent to Grade to MDOT.
Staff
Prepared by: Michele Yanga, Legal Assistant
Reviewed by: Christopher Frost, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Approved by: Tom Crawford, Interim City Administrator
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Whereas, MDOT would like to reconstruct sidewalk ramps at the intersection of Observatory Street and Washtenaw Avenue;
Whereas, MDOT wishes to construct a portion of the sidewalk within ...
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