Resolutions-2024-058

RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 058 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE NORTH PARK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT — IDOT NO. STP- U- 52 70- 615)-- 7762( WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin desires to improve North Park Road from the intersection of Highway 6 to Aster Drive — IDOT NO. STP- U- 52 Project") 70- 615)-- 7762( (" which includes construction, reconstruction and necessary improvements of streets, sidewalks, trails, pedestrian tunnel, storm sewer, pavement markings, traffic control, signage and ditches; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined the construction of the Project is a valid public purpose under State and Federal law, and has further determined that acquisition of certain property rights in the form of permanent easements, utility easements and temporary construction easements are necessary to construct, operate and maintain the proposed project; and WHEREAS, the City staff has determined the location of the proposed Project; and WHEREAS, City staff should be authorized to acquire the necessary property easements at the best overall value to the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA, THAT: The City Council finds that it is in the public interest to acquire property rights in the form of permanent easements, utility easements and temporary construction easements for the construction of North Park Road — IDOT NO. STP- U- 615)- 7762( 52 (" 70- Project") which Project constitutes a public improvement under Iowa law. The City Council further finds that acquisition of said property rights in the above forms is necessary to carry out the functions of the Project, and that such Project constitutes a valid public purpose under state and federal law. 2. The City Mayor or designee is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate the acquisition of the necessary easements for the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project. The City Mayor or designee is authorized to sign all documents relating to the acquisition, including but not limited to easement agreements. 3. The City Mayor or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney' s Office, is authorized and directed to establish, on behalf of City, a value the City believes to be just compensation for the easements to be acquired.