SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to purchase 20’ Right Way for the Calton Road Grade Separation the “Surface Only” of 0.0926 acres (4,037 square feet) tract from Jeon Nataly & Lee Sebastian Matias for $40,000.00. A tract of land containing 4,037 square feet more or less, out of Lot 1, Block 1, Shin Holdings LLC plat, recorded in Volume 31, Page 66, official plat records Webb County Texas. Situated in survey 1238, E. Garza Original Grantee, Abstract 425, within the City of Laredo, Webb County Texas. Tract of Land is being more particularly described and depicted in “Exhibit A”. Provided for an effective date.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s) / policy(ies):
• Policy 6.2.1 - “Develop and maintain a complete transportation network that improves the efficiency, safety, and connectivity of the roadway system.”
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 6.12)
Relevance: The right-of-way acquisition supports a transportation infrastructure project (grade separation), which improves safety and efficiency at a known congestion point.
• Policy 6.2.6 - “Eliminate at-grade railroad crossings in key areas to improve safety, reduce travel delays, and enhance emergency response capabilities.”
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 6.13)
Relevance: Grade separation of Calton Road will directly eliminate an at-grade crossing, aligning precisely with this policy.
• Goal 6.2 - “Improve connectivity and safety of the multimodal transportation system.”
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 6.12)
Relevance: The agenda item facilitates a project aimed at long-term connectivity and roadway system enhancement in an urban setting.
Summary of alignment:
The proposed right-of-way acquisition directly supports multiple transportation-related goals and policies in the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, it enables progress on the Calton Road Grade Separation, which is designed to reduce traffic delays, eliminate a rail conflict point, and improve traffic safety and emergency access. These outcomes clearly align with Policy 6.2.1 and Policy 6.2.6, which emphasize roadway efficiency and the elimination of at-grade crossings. The action is also a clear implementation step under Goal 6.2, which seeks to enhance multimodal safety and connectivity. Because the proposed land purchase is a critical prerequisite for executing a priority infrastructure improvement, this item demonstrates a strong alignment with the Comprehensive Plan.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The 20’ ROW is needed to for the Calton Road Grade Separation Project.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends the acquisition of the said tract.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024-2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Capital Grants
Account #: 458-2662-525-4278
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Capital Grants Fund for West Laredo/CPL Road Phase III.