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Resolution to Authorize Acquisition of Easements at 402 E. Stadium Blvd for the South Main Street Sidewalk Gap Elimination Project (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
The City Capital improvements Plan has identified a sidewalk gap from East Stadium Boulevard along the Ann Arbor Golf and Outing Club and University Golf Course properties. The South Main Street Sidewalk Gap Elimination Project ("Project") will construct a sidewalk and requires acquiring easements from The Ann Arbor Golf and Outing Club.
The proposed easements are located along the western portion of the Ann Arbor Golf and Outing Club, 402 E. Stadium Blvd, Parcel No. 09-09-32-400-001, owned by The Ann Arbor Golf and Outing Club. The easements are necessary to add a sidewalk and appurtenances thereto along the east side of South Main Street and to construct necessary retaining walls along the property.
Staff has been in communication with The Ann Arbor Golf and Outing Club to inform them of the nature of the Project and the need for easements.
The easement acquisition costs will be funded within the existing Project budget.
Staff
Prepared by: Tim Wilhelm, Deputy City Attorney
Reviewed by: Brian Steglitz, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
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Whereas, The South Main Street Sidewalk Gap Elimination Project ("Project") will widen the public right-of-way to construct a sidewalk and appurtenances along the east side of South Main Street south of Stadium Boulevard;
Whereas, The Project will serve the public interest by improving pedestrian access and safety along South Main Street; and
Whereas, It is necessary to obtain easements on property commonly known as Ann Arbor Golf and Outing Club, 402 E. Stadium Blvd, City of Ann Arbor, County of Washtenaw, State of Michigan, Parcel No. 09-09-32-400-001, owned by The Ann Arbor Golf and Outing Club in order to complete the Project;
RESOLVED, That based upon the City's ...
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