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Council approves higher-cost appraiser for Melrose Avenue right-of-way work to meet DOT timeline
Summary
University Heights approved a higher-cost appraisal contract for right-of-way work on the Melrose Avenue Complete Streets project because the firm guaranteed a faster delivery (six weeks) and has more experience with public acquisition appraisals, helping the city keep a September DOT plan submittal deadline.
The University Heights City Council on May 13 approved a contract with a higher-cost appraisal firm to provide property appraisals needed for right-of-way and easement acquisitions on the Melrose Avenue Complete Streets project, citing timeline and experience concerns.
City Engineer Ryan and staff said the complete-streets project requires easement acquisition before final plans can be sent to the Iowa Department of Transportation, which…
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