TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Bob Moehling, Public Works Director
PREPARED BY: Ren?e Santos, Executive Assistant - Engineering
SUBJECT:
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Authority to Negotiate Right-of-Way for Keller Road at I-215 Interchange Project for the City of Murrieta
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ABSTRACT
The proposed resolution delegates authority to the Director of Public Works to negotiate and acquire right-of-way interests for the Keller Road at I-215 Interchange Project. Delegation of this authority will allow the City to expedite the acquisition of the twenty-six (26) properties necessary for construction of the interchange project.
RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt Resolution No. 26-4967 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Delegating Authority to the Director of Public Works to Negotiate and Purchase All Right-Of-Way Real Property Interests, Including Fee Title, and Easements, Necessary for the City of Murrieta's Interstate 215 Keller Road Interchange Project as Authorized Herein.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
None.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
This item aligns with the City Council goal to plan, program and create infrastructure development relating to a priority Tier 1 project. This action supports the City's Strategic Alignment by advancing the Keller Road at I-215 Interchange Project (CIP No. 8449), which was included in the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Capital Improvement Plan adopted by the City Council through Resolution No. 26-4962 on July 7, 2026.
DISCUSSION
The Interstate 215/Keller Road Interchange Project requires timely acquisition of real property interests, easements, utility agreements, and other right-of-way documents to maintain the project schedule and comply with state and federal funding requirements. Adoption of Resolution No. 26-4967 will delegate administrative authority to the Director of Public Works to complete these transactions within the Council-approved project budget while reserving City Council a...
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