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Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-104 authorizing acceptance of a sidewalk and pedestrian access easement from Dallas County Community College District related to the bicycle and pedestrian trail system; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
As part of Phase One trail implementation Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) has agreed to convey to the City of Farmers Branch a sidewalk and pedestrian access easement needed for the expansion of the bicycle and pedestrian trail system. The project requires permanent easements to be granted from the property owner of 3939 Valley View Lane. City staff proposes to construct a public sidewalk for pedestrian and non-motorized means of transportation along the boundary of the Brookhaven College campus.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends approving Resolution No. 2016-104 authorizing acceptance of a public sidewalk and pedestrian easement from DCCCD for the construction of a bicycle and pedestrian trail along the boundary of the Brookhaven College campus. Funding for the proposed project is available through the Capital Improvement Program fund.
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution No. 2016-104 authorizing acceptance of a public sidewalk and pedestrian easement from DCCCD related to the City’s bicycle and pedestrian trail system.
2. I move to approve Resolution No. 2016-104 authorizing acceptance of a public sidewalk and pedestrian easement from DCCCD related to the City’s bicycle and pedestrian trail system, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Aerial Location Map
2. Resolution No. 2016-104
3. Trail Connectivity Map