HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-01-18 Ordinance 4608ORDINANCE NO. 4608
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-00 TO
PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF $28,000 TO CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT NUMBER 9173 SYSTEM
REHABILITATION/AUGMENTATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE
RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE AMARILLO AVENUE AND EMBARCADERO WAY
RELIEF SEWER PROJECT
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of Article
III of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto, the Council on June 28,
1999 did adopt a budget for fiscal year 1999-00; and
WHEREAS, the budget includes funds for the Amarillo Avenue and
Embarcadero Way Relief Sewer Project (CIP 9173) including $160,000
for the purchase of the necessary rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, due to findings in the geotechnical investigations I
the project has been delayed. In addition, negotiations with
property owners stalled, and eminent domain proceedings had to be
initiated; and
WHEREAS, on July 30, 1999, an updated appraisal report was
prepared indicating that the fair market value of the necessary
rights-of-way had increased significantly; and
WHEREAS, an additional $28,000 is needed to offer as
compensation to property owners; and
WHEREAS I City Council authorization is needed to amend the
1999-00 budget as hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does
ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION 1. The sum of Twenty Eight Thousand Dollars ($28,000)
is hereby appropriated to Capital Improvement Project Number 9173,
Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation/Augmentation and the
Wastewater Collection Rate Stabilization Reserve is correspondingly
reduced.
SECTION 2. This transaction will reduce the Wastewater
Collection Rate Stabilization Reserve from $7,126,031 to $7,098,031.
SECTION 3. As specified in Section 2.28.080(a) of the Palo
Alto Municipal Code, a two-thirds vote of the City Council is
required to adopt this ordinance.
SECTION 4. The Council approved a Negative Declaration for the
project on January 12, 1999.
SECTION 5. As provided in Section 2.04.350 of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code, this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: January 18, 2000
AYES: BURCH, EAKINS, KLEINBERG, KNISS, LYTLE, MOSSAR, OJAKIAN
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT: BEECHAM, FAZZINO
ATTEST:
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rCitY Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Senior Asst. City Attorney
THIS DOCUMENT IS CERTIFIED TO BE AN
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OF THt': CITY Of' PALO ALTO AND
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APPROVED:
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