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Council asked to approve small easements for Lee–Franklin–Madison roundabout; staff authorized to sign documents if approved
Summary
Staff presented three deed/easement documents and appraisals for small property strips needed from the city to accommodate a N.C. Department of Transportation roundabout at Lee, Franklin and Madison streets and asked the council to authorize execution of the easements; appraisal figures were provided by the DOT.
City staff presented three right-of-way/easement documents required to accommodate a planned roundabout at the Lee, Franklin and Madison intersection and asked the council to approve the easements and authorize staff to sign the documents.
The staff presentation included an aerial map showing a small number of property strips the state needs for the roundabout footprint and a short description of each parcel. The staff member said the DOT appraised the required strips and provided a valuation; the presenter told the council the department's valuation was "575" (transcript record). Staff said the strips are small and that the paperwork includes standard appraisal and indemnity clauses.
Staff asked the council to grant authority to execute the three documents and authorized the staff presenter to sign them if council agreed. The staff presenter said DOT had already appraised the parcels and asked the council to approve the easement conveyances so the state can continue the project. The transcript does not record the final council vote on the easements in the provided excerpt.
If approved, the easements would allow the DOT to build the roundabout as shown on the city's aerial exhibits; staff characterized the needed areas as small and limited to the intersection corners and adjacent strips.
The item was presented immediately after earlier agenda business and preceded other budget items.
