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FM 2499 From: Spinks Road To: FM 1171

FM 2499 From: Spinks Road To: FM 1171. PUBLIC HEARING November 16, 2004. FM 2499 Study Area. N. End Project. Tonight’s Public Hearing Covers- FM 2499 from Spinks Road to FM 1171. Begin Project. Tonight’s Hearing . Public Hearing Process Project Design and Environmental Presentations

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FM 2499 From: Spinks Road To: FM 1171

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  1. FM 2499From: Spinks RoadTo: FM 1171 PUBLIC HEARING November 16, 2004

  2. FM 2499 Study Area N End Project Tonight’s Public Hearing Covers- FM 2499 from Spinks Road to FM 1171 Begin Project

  3. Tonight’sHearing... • Public Hearing Process • Project Design and Environmental Presentations • Right of Way Acquisition Process • Recess • Comments

  4. Tonight’sHearing... • Public Hearing Process • Project Design and Environmental Presentations • Right of Way Acquisition Process • Recess • Comments

  5. Widen Existing Facility from 4 lanes to 6 lanes Lengthen left-turn bays to allow main-lane traffic to flow freely Construct noise walls at two locations Upgrade Intersections at: FM 3040 FM 1171 Modify median openings just north and south of FM 3040 FM 2499 Project Description

  6. FM 2499 TYPICAL SECTIONS Existing Proposed

  7. Construction: $3.5M Design: $ 0.5M TOTAL: $4.0M FM 2499 Project Cost

  8. Population Increases Traffic Volume Increases Traffic Congestion Increases Noise Levels Increase Air Quality Decreases Mobility Suffers FM 2499 Purpose and Need of Project

  9. FM 2499Environmental Evaluation • Regional And Community Growth • Economic Impacts • Land Use • Public Facilities And Services • Community Cohesion And Environmental Justice • Displacements And Relocations • Parkland And 4(f) Properties • Jurisdictional Waters And Wetlands • Water Quality • Flood Plain • Threatened/Endangered Species • Historical And Archaeological Sites • Aesthetic Considerations • Prime, Unique And Special Farmland Impacts • Air Quality Assessment • Noise Assessment • Hazardous Waste/Substance • Construction

  10. FM 2499 Public Hearing • Public Hearing Process • Project Design and Environmental Presentations • Right of Way Acquisition Process • Recess • Comments

  11. Tonight’sHearing... • Public Hearing Process • Project Design and Environmental Presentations • Right of Way Acquisition Process • Recess • Comments

  12. Right-of-Way Acquisition Process 1. TxDOT Obtains: • Environmental Clearance • Local Agency Agreements • Approved Right of Way Map • Funding • Release from TxDOT Austin to Begin Acquisition Process

  13. Right-of-Way Acquisition Process 2. Agency Orders: • Property Title Information • Five Year Sales Data • Preliminary Title Commitment • …Agency then makes pre-appraisal contacts with property owners.

  14. Right-of-Way Acquisition Process 3. Acquiring Agency Assigns Independent Appraisers: • Appraisers Contacts Owner • Appraisers Submit Appraisals • TxDOT Reviews Appraisals for Approval

  15. Right-of-Way Acquisition Process 4. Agency’s Acquisition Agent Presents Offer to Property Owner, Including: • Appraised Value of Property • Compensable Damages to Remaining Real Property • Relocation Assistance

  16. Right-of-Way Acquisition Process 5. Property Owner may then: • Donate Land, • Accept Offer, • Submit Counter Offer, if Appropriate. • Begin Eminent Domain Proceedings, if Agreement on Value is not Reached.

  17. Right-of-Way Acquisition Process 5b. When Owner Accepts: • Owner Signs Deed & Memorandum of Agreement • Agency Issues Warrant to Owner & Title Company • Owner Closes at Title Company and is Compensated for New Right-of-Way

  18. Right-of-Way Acquisition Process 5c. Owner Counter Offers: • Owner May Submit Counter Offer if Owner Believes it does not Represent Fair Market Value • Agency Reviews Counter Offer and Either Accepts or Rejects It • If Rejected, Owner may Accept Original Offer or Proceed to Eminent Domain

  19. Right-of-Way Acquisition Process 5d. Eminent Domain: • Court Appoints 3 Commissioners to Hear Owner & Agency • Commissioners Decide Award • Agency Deposits Award in Registry of Court & Takes Possession • Either Owner or Acquiring Agency Shall Have the Right to Appeal to Jury Trial

  20. Tonight’sHearing... • Public Hearing Process • Project Design and Environmental Presentations • Right of Way Acquisition Process • Recess • Comments

  21. Comments / Input Craig Hancock, P.E., TxDOT, PO Box 133067, Dallas, TX 75313-3067 or Craig Hancock, P.E., TxDOT, 4777 East Hwy 80, Mesquite, TX 75150-6643 (214) 320-4470 Write us: Fax us: Speak Here Tonight, Submit Written Comments Here Tonight, -or- Written Comments Must Be Postmarked by November 26, 2004

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