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Accept Public Improvements for Saint Anne's Plaza Project
April 20, 2016
Interim Public Works Director
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept public improvements for Saint Anne's Plaza Project.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The public improvements at Saint Anne's Plaza have been completed in
conformance with Resolution 2013-33 (authorizing the vacation of the 200
block of West Walnut Street) approved by City Council on March 6, 2013;
the requirements of the Agreement for the Acquisition of Vacated Right -of -Way between City of Lodi and Pastor
of Saint Anne's Catholic Church (Agreement), executed on September 30, 2014; and in substantial conformation
with the public improvement plans.
To improve student safety, Saint Anne's Catholic Church developed a "plaza area" adjoining the school and
church by incorporating a park -like setting that includes meandering walking paths, a fountain, sitting areas,
landscaping, drop-off and pick up zones, and other elements of beautification. Photos of the completed plaza
area are included in Exhibit A.
The public improvements include new sidewalk (on Church Street and Pleasant Avenue), traffic signal
modifications at the intersection of Church Street and Walnut Street, and relocating an existing water main along
the vacated portion of Walnut Street. A permanent public utility easement is reserved for the operation and
maintenance of public utilities in and over the vacated right-of-way. The public improvements installed by this
project will be maintained by the City. The remaining improvements are to be owned and maintained by Saint
Anne's Catholic Church.
As conditioned in the Agreement, Saint Anne's Catholic Church is obligated to construct improvements to the
alley north of Walnut Street between Church Street and Pleasant Avenue. In lieu of constructing improvements,
the City will accept a one-time payment of $6,300, to be used toward surface improvements on the alley.
FISCAL IMPACT: There will be a decrease in long term maintenance costs for public infrastructure
and City services within the vacated portion of Walnut Street.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
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Charles E. Smley Jr.
Interim Public Works Director
Prepared by Charles E. Swimley, Jr., City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director
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cc: City Attorney Magdich
City Engineer / Deputy Public Works Director Chang
Senior Engineering Technician Wiman
Theresa Locke
Pastor Brandon Ware
APPROVED:
tephen Sch . b uer, City Manager
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