Subject: COLLEEN DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS - KUNDE

COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 & 10

SNI AREA: N/A

RECOMMENDATION

Approval of an agreement with Armand and Joan Kunde, husband and wife, and Al Kunde for the purchase of a parcel of land, a right of entry and a temporary construction easement for property abutting the south side of Colleen Drive between Evangeline Drive and Shadelands Drive in the amount of $245,000, and authorizating the Director of Public Works to execute the necessary documents to complete the transaction. CEQA: ND.

BACKGROUND

The Public Works Department is implementing a capital improvement project to widen and improve approximately 850 feet of the south side of Colleen Drive at Blossom Avenue. This will consist of the widening of the street pavement, installation of concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk and street lights. A retaining wall approximately 3 feet in height and 350 feet in length is to be installed at the eastern end of the project. The project entails acquisition of right of way from one property abutting the south side of Colleen Drive. The new sidewalk will connect with the existing sidewalks at both ends of the project.

ANALYSIS

The parcel of land affected by this purchase abuts the south side of Colleen Drive between Evangeline Drive and Shadelands Drive and is owned by Armand and Joan Kunde, husband and wife, and Al Kunde (see attachment A). The adjoining portion of the property to be purchased is approximately 850 feet long, 10 to 25 feet wide and contains approximately 13,506 square feet. The adjoining portion, over which the City is acquiring a temporary construction easement, is approximately 850 feet long, 10 feet wide and contains approximately 8,513 square feet. Both portions are quasi-rectangular in shape. The scope of the work includes the installation of curb, gutter, sidewalk and roadway improvements.

The City’s offer of $245,000 is based upon just compensation to the owner in the full amount of the independently contracted appraisal.

PUBLIC OUTREACH

Not applicable.

COORDINATION

This item has been approved as to form by the Office of the City Attorney.

COST IMPLICATIONS

The $245,000 cost of the acquisition and temporary construction easement is specified in the purchase agreement. In addition, there will be escrow and closing costs estimated at $1,722. The total cost is anticipated to be approximately $246,772.

BUDGET REFERENCE

Fund: 001

R.C.: 115563

Appn: 6790

Amount: $485,000

Budget Document: 2001-02 Appropriation Ordinance Section 2.26, Item No7 (m)

CEQA

Negative Declaration.

RAJEEV BATRA

Acting Director, Public Works Department

Attachments

EXHIBIT “A”

ANALYSIS:

OWNER: Armand & Joan Kunde, as Community Property, as to an undivided ½ interest and Al Kunde, as to an undivided ½ interest

RELOCATION: NO ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.: Portion of 696-05-001

ACQUISITION:

PORTION OF PARCEL BEING ACQUIRED IN FEE:

WIDTH: 10’ to 25’+ LENGTH: 850’+ SIZE: 13,506 sq. ft.

PORTION OF PARCEL OVER WHICH TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT IS BEING ACQUIRED:

WIDTH: 10’+ LENGTH: 850’+ SIZE: 8,513 sq. ft.

ZONING: A-Agricultural PRESENT USE: Vacant

APPRAISED BY: Hulberg & Associates, Inc.

APPRAISAL DATE: August 31, 2001

APPRAISAL AMOUNT: $245,000

REAL PROPERTY AGENT: David Freitas FILE NO.: 18105

CALCULATIONS AND REMARKS:

1. Land: 13,506 sq. ft.@ $17 per square foot $229,602

2. Temporary Construction Easement:

_____8,513 sq. ft. @ $17 per sq.ft. X __.09 % for _12 months: $13,025

3. Improvements: None -0-

4. Damages to Owners’ remaining property: -0-

Total $242,627

TOTAL PAYMENT OF MARKET VALUE TO PROPERTY OWNER $245,000(rounded)