Commission Recommends City Council OK ODOT Right-of-Way Agreement for Parker Road Bridge
May 09, 2024 | Roseburg City, Douglas County, Oregon
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The Roseburg City Commission voted unanimously to recommend that city council authorize an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Oregon Department of Transportation to perform right-of-way acquisition services for the Parker Road (Newton Creek) Bridge replacement.
Staff (Speaker 4) told the commission the city received a Local Bridge Program grant from ODOT in July 2022 for a project “a little bit over $2,900,000” and that the city is not a certified local agency to deliver Federal Highway Administration projects. Speaker 4 said the proposed IGA would allow ODOT to perform right-of-way acquisition tasks on the city’s behalf, including appraisals, negotiations, relocation and, if necessary, condemnation in accordance with ORS 35.235 and ORS 35.610.
Commissioners pressed staff on schedule and property impacts. Speaker 3 asked about the project timeframe; Speaker 4 said engineering work restarted after an initial solicitation and that construction is slated for 2026. Commissioners asked whether property acquisition would be necessary; Speaker 4 said there appear to be properties in each quadrant near the crossing — “potentially 4 properties” — and that three of the four property lines are known by fence lines. Speaker 4 added that one house sits close to the right-of-way line but indicated the project does not currently anticipate relocation of structures.
On funding, Speaker 4 said right-of-way dollars are already included in the grant cost estimate and reported the current line item for right-of-way was “just over $12,000,” but cautioned the final amount may change when design drawings are available.
After the presentation and questions, the commission moved and seconded a recommendation that city council authorize execution of the right-of-way services agreement; the motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
The IGA does not add new project funding, according to staff, and any acquired parcels would become city right-of-way at the end of the project. The item will be presented to city council at its May 13, 2024 meeting for final action.
Staff (Speaker 4) told the commission the city received a Local Bridge Program grant from ODOT in July 2022 for a project “a little bit over $2,900,000” and that the city is not a certified local agency to deliver Federal Highway Administration projects. Speaker 4 said the proposed IGA would allow ODOT to perform right-of-way acquisition tasks on the city’s behalf, including appraisals, negotiations, relocation and, if necessary, condemnation in accordance with ORS 35.235 and ORS 35.610.
Commissioners pressed staff on schedule and property impacts. Speaker 3 asked about the project timeframe; Speaker 4 said engineering work restarted after an initial solicitation and that construction is slated for 2026. Commissioners asked whether property acquisition would be necessary; Speaker 4 said there appear to be properties in each quadrant near the crossing — “potentially 4 properties” — and that three of the four property lines are known by fence lines. Speaker 4 added that one house sits close to the right-of-way line but indicated the project does not currently anticipate relocation of structures.
On funding, Speaker 4 said right-of-way dollars are already included in the grant cost estimate and reported the current line item for right-of-way was “just over $12,000,” but cautioned the final amount may change when design drawings are available.
After the presentation and questions, the commission moved and seconded a recommendation that city council authorize execution of the right-of-way services agreement; the motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
The IGA does not add new project funding, according to staff, and any acquired parcels would become city right-of-way at the end of the project. The item will be presented to city council at its May 13, 2024 meeting for final action.
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