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W A F E R 1 E N E R G Y 1 L I F E lag PURIIC UTILITIES RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES Board Memorandum BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES DATE: May 23, 2016 ITEM NO: 15 File ID - 16 -1575 SUBJECT: GRANT OF EASEMENTS TO SANBAG IN CONNECTION WITH 1 -215 BARTON ROAD INTERCHANGE IMPPROVEMENT PROJECT — GRAND TERRACE, CA — IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,330 ISSUE: The item for Board of Public Utilities consideration is to recommend that the City Council approve granting San Bernardino Associated Government ( "SANBAG "), (1) a permanent easement for roadway purposes, (2) a temporary construction easement, both located along the south side of Barton Road, west of Interstate 215; and (3) a temporary construction easement located at the Riverside Water Canal, south of DeBerry Street, southeast of Interstate 215, located in the city of Grand Terrace. RECOMMENDATIONS: That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council approve: 1. Right of Way Contract (Attachment 1)- State Highway Agreement Parcel 23362 -1 and 23362 -2, to SANBAG in the amount of $8,830 for a 1,031 square foot roadway easement and 904 square foot Temporary Construction Easement, and; 2. Right of Way Contract (Attachment 2) - State Highway Agreement Parcel 23765, to SANBAG in the amount of $500 for a 213 square foot Temporary Construction Easement, and; 3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents and instruments necessary to complete the transaction. BACKGROUND: SANBAG and the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) along with the Cities of Grand Terrace and Colton are proceeding with the 1 -215 Barton Road Interchange Project ( "Project "). The Project is intended to improve public safety and alleviate traffic congestion at Barton Road and the 1 -215 interchange, by reconstructing the Barton Road Bridge, reconfiguring ramps, modifying traffic signals and construction a roundabout at the intersection of Barton Road, the southbound ramps, and La Crosse Avenue. SANBAG's Project requires the acquisition from the City, a permanent roadway easement and two 40- month temporary construction easements. Through an independent appraisal process, SANBAG has determined the fair market value of the easement and TCE for Parcel 23362- 1/23362 -2, (Assessor Parcel Number 1167 - 121 -08 to be $8,830 and Parcel 23764, (Assessor Parcel Number 1167 - 151 -14) to be $500. As further consideration, SANBAG has agreed to construct a driveway approach and installation of a gate at the Riverside Water Canal along Barton Road to prevent unauthorized access and dumping onto the canal property.