Report to the BOARD Al 0 T COMMISSIONERS

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1 OF-...0 Los Angeles W orld Airports Report to the BOARD Al 0 T COMMISSIONERS Meetinci Date: IHrn i 1111).i.-, Approved by Reviewed by: Debbi 'rector ttorney : J eu April 7, 2014 CAO Review: D I Pending N/A Completed Reviewed for Date Approval Status By Capital Budget Operating Budget CEQA 03/06/14 03/25/ /2014 I AYN NA IINYNONA i 0 Y N DS RW MV Gi a Marie Lindsey - Executive Director Procurement 03/20/14 i 0... Y N Cond MT SUBJECT: Acquisition of One Single-Family Property Approve the acquisition from the owner of record of one single-family property requested as for an amount not to exceed $614,000 using Passenger Facility Charge funding. This acquisition is part of the Los Angeles World Airports' Voluntary Residential Acquisition and Relocation Program. RECOMMENDATIONS: Management RECOMMENDS that the Board of Airport Commissioners: 1. ADOPT the Staff Report. 2. DETERMINE that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.i of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 3, APPROVE for the acquisition from the owner of record of one single-family property located in the City of Los Angeles, east of Los Angeles International Airport, in an amount not to exceed $614, AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to execute the necessary documents and escrow instructions to acquire the property listed in and wire transfer the necessary funds to Southwest Escrow Corporation. Page 1

2 DISCUSSION: 1. Purpose Approve the purchase of one single-family property, authorize the Executive Director to execute the necessary documents and escrow instructions, and allocate $614,000 to cover property acquisition, relocation assistance costs, and related fees. 2. Prior Related Actions 3. Current Action August 17, Resolution No The Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) authorized the Executive Director to extend purchase offers to property owners of the Manchester Square and Airport/Belford areas who qualified for advanced acquisition based on hardship, in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws as part of the noise mitigation Voluntary Residential Acquisition and Relocation Program (Program) east of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). July 18, Resolution No Board approved the Relocation Plan and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Program. This action authorized the Executive Director to open the Program to all property owners in the Manchester Square and Airport/Belford Program areas east of LAX. May 1, Resolution No The Board authorized the Executive Director to forward to the Los Angeles City Council (Council) a plan for approval to expedite the escrow process of the Program in adherence with California Public Utilities Code (CPUC) Section In compliance with CPUC Section , Council held a public hearing on May 22, 2001, for all properties identified for acquisition through the Program. This action eliminated the need for future public hearings and allowed the Board to approve all future property acquisition in the Program areas, through the close of escrow. Parcel numbers for the properties to be acquired are listed in the City of Los Angeles Planning Department reports dated October 16, 1998, City Plan Case Nos PWA and PWA. The LAX Program is designed to respond to all property owners of the Manchester Square and Airport/Belford areas who voluntarily request that Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) acquire their residential properties (single- and multi-family) in-lieu of soundproofing, and to provide relocation assistance to both owners and tenants. Property owners in the Program areas continue to show interest in selling their properties in lieu of soundproofing. Staff requests Board approval for the purchase of one single-family property, as listed in the Board Report Attachment, and authorization for the Executive Director to execute the necessary documents and escrow instructions. Staff requests allocation of $614,000 to acquire the property in and pay related costs including; escrow fees; title fees; related incidental acquisition costs; and relocation assistance and moving costs. LAWA will comply with the requirements of the CPUC as applicable. Page 2

3 consists of one single-family property located in the Manchester Square section of the Program area. The purchase price for this transaction was based on an appraisal report and negotiated in good faith between the owner and LAWA staff. Acquiring this property within the Program areas, without a specific plan for development is not expected to adversely impact the environment. At this time, LAWA is not requesting authorization to redevelop or reuse the property. Action Requested Staff requests Board approval for the purchase of one single-family property, as listed in the Batch 85 Board Report Attachment, and authorization for the Executive Director to execute the necessary documents and escrow instructions. Fiscal Impact Approval of is part of the Residential Acquisition and Relocation Program which is an approved capital program. This action has no impact on the LAWA operating budget. 4. Alternatives Considered Defer purchase of Discontinue Program APPROPRIATIONS: "Noise Mitigation - Residential Acquisition Program" is an approved on-going capital project at LAX. Therefore, staff requests funds in the amount not to exceed $614,000 be appropriated and allocated from the LAX Passenger Facility Charge fund to WBS Element BV-71R and a wire transfer of $614,000 to Southwest Escrow Corporation to be authorized. STANDARD PROVISIONS: 1. The underlying project was previously evaluated for environmental significance by MND , adopted by Board of Airport Commissioners on July 18, 2000, and is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.i of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. The resulting property purchase contracts will be approved as to form by the City Attorney. 3. Actions taken on this item by the Board of Airport Commissioners will become final pursuant to the provisions of Los Angeles City Charter Section This action is not subject to the provisions of the Service Contractor Worker Retention and Living Wage Ordinances. Page 3

4 5. This action is not subject to the provisions of the SBE Program. 6. This action is not subject to the provisions of the Affirmative Action Program. 7. This action does not require a Business Tax Registration Certificate. 8. This action is not subject to the provisions of the Child Support Obligations Ordinance. 9. This action is not subject to the insurance requirements of the Los Angeles World Airports. 10. This action is not subject to the provisions of City Charter Section 1022 (Use of Independent Contractors). 11. This action is not subject to the provisions of the Contractor Responsibility Program. 12. This action is not subject to the provisions of the Equal Benefits Ordinance. 13. This action is not subject to the provisions of the First Source Hiring Program. 14. This action is not subject to the provisions of Bidder Contributions CEC Form 55. Attachments: Map B-85 Board Report Attachment Page 4

5 BATCH 85 MANCHESTER SQUARE PROPERTIES ELIGIBLE FOR ACQUISITION ACQUIRED PROPERTIES BATCH 85 PROPERTY ARBOR VITAE ST UM 1 93RD ST. MED RD ST 94TH ST. 94TH ST 5428 W. 98TH St. APN: TH ST 95TH PI 96TH ST. 97TH ST. -11 I PARDEE 97TH ST Ui 98TH ST. UUò 97TH PL mc o 9TH ST. 98TH ST AEU < 1( 99TH PLACE Ili I B CENTURY BLVD. Page 5

6 Board Report Attachment Owner of Record APN/ Address No. of Units Gross Living Area Sq. Ft. Purchase Price $ISq. Ft. Est. Fees Escrow (0.5%) and Title (0.5%)* Est. Relocation/ Replacement Housing Costs (15%)* Est. Moving Costs (2%)* Totals Leon, Shirley W. and Williams, Lena P W. 96th Street $520, $ $ 5, $78, $10, $613, Total $613, Total Rounded Amount * Percentage of Purchase Price. Actual payments are based on standard formulas and may be less than estimated amounts Unused funds will be reallocated to LAWA's PFC account. $614, Page 6