County authorizes ODOT permanent and temporary easements for ADA curb ramp work at Eighth and Commercial in Astoria

Clatsop County authorized the chair to sign the terms of state offer and permanent easement for an Oregon Department of Transportation curb ramp project at Eighth and Commercial streets in Astoria.

Monica Steele, assistant county manager, said ODOT requires 187 square feet for a permanent easement and 124 square feet for a temporary easement to complete ADA curb ramp work. ODOT completed a determination of just compensation and the county’s portion for the needed property was valued at $3,100, Steele said. Staff asked the board to authorize the chair to sign the state offer and permanent easement; the board approved the motion by voice vote.

Steele said the acquisitions follow federal and state guidelines for just compensation and are limited to the footprint needed for the curb ramp project. No additional county action was required beyond accepting the terms and permitting ODOT to proceed with easement acquisition and construction.