MORGANHILL (SANTACLARA COUNTY)local legislationConsent Calendar

Hiring Consultants for Hale Avenue Extension Property Acquisition

Original title: AWARD CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION SERVICES FOR THE HALE AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT

December 7, 2016

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The Frame

What this does

This contract initiates the formal process of acquiring private property or land rights necessary to expand Hale Avenue, which will impact property owners along the project route and the city's infrastructure budget.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners along Hale Avenue

These individuals may be subject to land acquisition negotiations or eminent domain proceedings as part of the road extension.

City taxpayers

City funds are being allocated to pay for the consultant services required for the project.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 7, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract to hire consultants to manage the process of acquiring land needed for the Hale Avenue Extension project. This agreement is listed on the , which typically includes routine items approved in a single vote.

Why It Matters

Key Facts

The City Council is reviewing a consultant agreement for 'Right of Way' acquisition services.
The services are specifically for the Hale Avenue Extension Project.
The item is filed under number 16-786.
The item is placed on the 'Consent Calendar', indicating it is intended for approval as part of a routine block of votes.
The document was introduced on November 17, 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'Right of Way' acquisition mean?

It refers to the legal process by which a government agency acquires land or property rights from private owners to build or expand public infrastructure like roads.

What is a 'Consent Calendar'?

A is a list of routine or non-controversial items that a city council votes on all at once without individual discussion.

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Routine Infrastructure Advancement

The use of the consent calendar for a land acquisition contract indicates that the city considers the Hale Avenue project to be in a standard implementation phase.

Hale Avenue Extension Project