CC Resolution 1998-077^ T* RESOLUTION NO.98-77
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LA QUINTA AUTHORIZING
THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR STREET RIGHT OF WAY ACROSS
FEDERAL LAND THAT IS ADMINISTRATIVELY MANAGED BY THE
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION.
WHEREAS, the General Plan for the City of La Quinta identifies Madison Street
as a Primary Arterial Street requiring a 110-foot wide right of way, and
WHEREAS, the City desires to proceed with activities that lead to construction
of new street improvements in the Madison Street alignment; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the Madison Street alignment crosses land owned by
the United States Government that is administratively managed by the Bureau of
Reclamation, and
WHEREAS, acquisition of right of way across Federal land is subject to securing
approval of the federal agency that administratively manages the land in question; and
WHEREAS, commencement of right of way acquisition activities involving
Federal land is initiated by filing an application along with requisite supporting
documentation to the appropriate federal agency.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of La Quinta does hereby find, determine,
order and resolve as follows:
Section 1. Chris A. Vogt, the Public Works Director of the City of La Quinta,
is authorized to submit an application for right of way to the Bureau of Reclamation.
Section 2. Mr. Vogt is authorized to administratively handle the filing of said
application and supporting documentation through the Keith Companies which is the
consultant retained at the expense of the Travertine developer.
Section 3. Prior to submitting the right of way application to the Bureau of
Reclamation, the developer shall enter into an agreement to cover all costs associated
with the right of way acquisition, including City staff time.
Section 4. Prior to submitting the right of way application to the Bureau of
Reclamation, the developer shall agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City
of La Quinta in the event of any legal claim or litigation arising out of the City's effort
to acquire right of way from the Bureau of Reclamation; and, the City of La Quinta
shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel.
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^ TResolution No.96-77
Adopted: 7/20196
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council, held on this 20th day of July, 1 998, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEYWELL, &y Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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