Board Approves Resolution of Necessity to Pursue Property Interests for I‑10 / Monroe Street Interchange Project

The Riverside County Transportation Department presented the I‑10 Monroe Street interchange improvement project and requested the board adopt Resolution of Necessity No. 2025‑254 to authorize pursuit of required property interests.

Desi Kennard, director of transportation, described the project as reconstruction and widening of Monroe Street between the Coachella Valley Storm Drain and Avenue 42 (Monroe Street I‑10 interchange) and explained the four findings required under the Government Code to adopt a resolution of necessity: that public interest and necessity require the project; that the location maximizes public good and minimizes private injury; that the property interests are necessary; and that the offer required by Government Code §7267.2 had been made to the owner of record. Kennard said written offers have been presented and negotiations are ongoing.

The chair opened the public hearing; the clerk reported there were no public speakers. The chair closed the hearing and the board voted to approve staff’s recommendation and adopt the resolution of necessity as presented.

Staff told the board they will continue good‑faith negotiations with property owners and proceed with the processes required to acquire property interests for the project. No special conditions or revisions to the resolution were recorded on the dais during the meeting.

The resolution authorizes county staff to pursue real property interests; subsequent steps will include continued negotiation, potential condemnation if necessary, and required statutory offer and acquisition procedures.