Description
Title: Actions pertaining to the acquisition of easements and right-of-way on a parcel to benefit the Ashlan Widening - Polk to Cornelia Project (Council District 1): 1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of a three permanent easements, a temporary construction easement, and right-of-way for public street purposes on portions of Assessor’s Parcel Number 511-012-05S, owned by Beatris Medina and Olga Gonzalez, for the construction of the Ashlan Avenue Widening - Polk to Cornelia Project; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition o
Summary
The legislation concerns the Ashlan Avenue Widening Project in Fresno, which requires the acquisition of portions of land identified by APN: 511-012-05S for right-of-way, wall maintenance, and temporary construction easements. This project aims to improve safety and traffic operations by expanding Ashlan Avenue, currently a single lane in each direction, to accommodate increased traffic. The affected properties will yield a total of approximately 0.39 acres through various easements. The City Council must adopt a Resolution of Necessity before initiating eminent domain proceedings, ensuring public interest and necessity for the project. The timeline includes design completion by Summer 2025, with construction anticipated to start in Fall 2026. This legislation is significant as it facilitates