Malden River Ecosystem Restoration Detailed Project Report APPENDIX H REAL ESTATE REQUIREMENTS
April 2007 Malden River Ecosystem Restoration Real Estate Report 1. PURPOSE: The Detailed Project Report for the Malden River Ecosystem Restoration Study dated January 2007 was prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District (USACE) and the Mystic Valley Development Commission (MVDC), the local sponsor of the study. The Coastal Massachusetts Ecosystem Reconnaissance Study (CMERS), the initial authority for the investigation of the Malden River, was authorized by a resolution adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the United States House of Representatives on 23 July 1997. The CMERS identified the restoration of the Malden River ecosystem as one of the ecosystem restoration areas that warranted a full feasibility study. 2. a. PROJECT AREA DESCRIPTION: The Malden River watershed, a Mystic River sub-basin, is approximately 11 square miles and is located in the towns of Wakefield, Stoneham, Melrose, Malden, Medford and Everett, Massachusetts. The Malden River originates from the outflow from Spot Pond in the Fells Reservation and passes beneath the cities of Melrose and Malden in channelized conveyances through much of the upper watershed. The river daylights from two sets of stormwater culverts south of Malden Center and flows for approximately 2 miles as open surface water through the densely populated cities of Malden, Everett and Medford prior to its confluence with the Mystic River, just upstream of the Amelia Earhart Dam. The Study Area is defined where it daylights from underground culverts in Malden to the confluence with the Mystic River with a lower downstream boundary at the Amelia Earhart Dam. Locus Map U.S.G.S. Quad Map 2003 16 H-1
April 2007 Malden River Ecosystem Restoration Real Estate Report 2 b. RECOMMENDED PLAN: The primary elements of the recommended National Ecosystem Restoration plan (Figure attached) were developed through the detailed evaluation of the Malden River ecosystem characteristics. The primary elements are as follows: Removal of 36,000 cubic yards of invasive species along 14.9 acres of the riverbank corridor and replanting with native wetland species; Creation of 5.4 acres of emergent wetland within the existing oxbow; Placement of 4,400 cubic yards of gravel/sand substrate to create 2.8 acres of fish spawning habitat; and Operational changes at the Amelia Earhart Dam to improve fish passage for anadromous species. The majority of the recommended restoration improvements are located within sub-areas 3, 4 and 5. These improvements involve wetland restoration, wetland creation and fish habitat restoration, which are highlighted below. The proposed work in sub-area 1 and 6 involves only fish habitat restoration. Wetland Restoration Fish Habitat Restoration with Work by Others Wetland Creation Wetland Restoration Fish Habitat Restoration 26 H-2
April 2007 Malden River Ecosystem Restoration Real Estate Report 2. c. OWNERSHIPS: The surrounding lands are owned by multiple property owners, including the city of Malden, the Mystic Valley Development Commission, and private individuals whom have been identified. Plans are being developed which will identify the required construction, staging, and disposal areas. 3. DESCRIPTION OF NON-FEDERAL SPONSOR S EXISITING OWNERSHIP: The ownership interest are referenced above and on attached excel spreadsheets. RECOMMENDED ESTATES: The effects of various wetland and sediment restoration alternatives were investigated for their impact on the acquisition of real estate to support the restoration alternatives. No real estate or real property improvements will be required for the proposed wetland restoration activities, based on the findings identified in the Detailed Project Report dated January 2007. However, land areas (Fee Simple Estate) will be needed to construct proposed wetland areas, and temporary construction easements (Estate Number 15) will be required for access and staging areas 4. EXISITING FEDERAL PROJECTS: Within the study area, an authorized Federal navigation project exists. Adopted in 1912 and modified in 1915, the River and Harbor Acts provided Malden River with a channel 6 feet deep and 100 to 150 feet wide extending approximately 1.5 miles from its confluence with the Mystic River to the Medford Street Bridge. 5. EXISTING FEDERAL OWNERSHIPS: There are no federally owned lands in the subject area. 6. NAVIGATION SERVITUDE: Navigational servitude does not apply. 7. REAL ESTATE MAPPING: Planning maps are attached as exhibits. 8. INDUCED FLOODING: No induced flooding is anticipated due to the proposed project. 9. BASELINE COST ESTIMATE: The cost estimate for the real estate required is the estimated value of the land required (Fee Simple Estate) and the temporary easements (two acres of land for two construction season) for the project, The estimated cost for the real estate, including administrative costs, is $500,000, based on land areas identified in the Detailed Project report dated March 2007. 10. PUBLIC LAW 91-646 RELOCATIONS: There are no potential Public Law 91-646 relocations required in connection with this project. 36 H-3
April 2007 Malden River Ecosystem Restoration Real Estate Report 11. MINERAL/TIMBER ACTIVITIES: There is no present or anticipated mineral or timber harvesting activity in the vicinity of the project that may affect the operation thereof. 12. ASSESSMENT OF NON-FEDERAL SPONSOR S REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION CAPABILITIES: The Mystic Valley Development Commission is the local sponsor for this project. There is a need to acquire real estate for temporary and construction, staging purpose, monitoring and maintenance. A capability checklist has been executed with the local sponsor and is included as an attached exhibit. 13. ZONING CHANGES: No zoning changes are proposed in lieu of, or to facilitate, real estate acquisitions. 14. FACILITIES AND UTILITIES RELOCATIONS: The proposed project utility and/or facility relocations. will not require any 15. HAZARDOUS, TOSIC, AND RADIOACTIVE WASTE: The Malden River has heavy sedimentation contamination, which may impact adjoining properties. However, the real estate cost estimate was developed based on an as clean condition in reference to the adjoining properties required for construction and staging efforts. 16. LANDOWNER SENTIMENT: Landowners and local sponsors are generally in favor of this project, due to existing source point pollution, and specifically for the significant benefits of the restoration project will have on the citi es of Malden, Medford and Everett, Massachusetts. 17. ACQUISITION SCHED ULE : The projected schedule has been developed based on the assumption that Federal and non-federal funds will be available. The tentative schedule for project completion is as follows: Estimated Date Project Approval by Division September 2008 Execution of Project Cooper ation Agree ment October 2008 Initiate La nd, Access and Rights-of-Wa y Appraisals October 2009 Obtain State & Local Permits March 2010 Finalization of Detailed Plans and Specifications May 2010 Complete Land, Access and Rights-of-Way Appraisals June 2010 Secure Lands and Easements August 2010 Contract Award December 2010 Initiate Construction March 2011 Completion of Construction June 2013 Monitoring June 2013 thru November 2016 46 H-4
April 2007 Malden River Ecosystem Restoration Real Estate Report MALDEN REAL ESTATE COST ESTIMATE Tract No. Ownership Acreage Upland vs Wetland Interest Requir ed R/E Costs *Block 2/3 National Grid 1.37 ac 1.07 ac/0.3 ac Real Estate (Fee) $230,000 *Block 2/5 National Grid 3.33 ac 0 ac/3.33 ac Real Estate (Fee) $ 70,000 *Block 2/5 National Grid 2.0 ac 2.0 ac/0 ac Temporary Const. $110,000 *Block 2/6 General Electric 7.24 ac 0.5 ac/6.74 ac Real Estate (Fee) $ 35,000 *Block 4/18 MVDC** 2.18 ac 0 ac/2.18 ac Real Estate (Fee) $ 25,000 *Block 4/19 MVDC** 0.80 ac 0 ac/0.80 ac Real Estate (Fee) $ 20,000 Totals 16.92 ac 3.57 ac/13.35 ac $490,000* * Does not include Local Sponsor s Administrative Expenses ** Non-Federal Sponsor 56 H-5
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7/7/2008 City of Medford, Massachusetts Parcel Information Block Parcel Tenant/Common Reference Parcel Address City Assessor Map Assessor Parcel assessed value Land Court Certificate Deed Book Deed Document Page Number Current Owner Contact Name Contact's Firm Contact Phone Square Footage of Parcel acres 3 1 Strogoff 0 Corporation Way (2-7) Medford 7-4 9A 2,000.00 204795 1154 45 1000168 Edward M. Strogoff Trust Edward Strogoff 5,000 0.11 3 2 Strogoff 0 Corporation Way (2-7) Medford 7-4 9 2,700.00 204795 1154 45 1000168 Edward M. Strogoff Trust Edward Strogoff 10,000 0.23 Atkins Foster Realty 3 3 Haskell 0 Corporation Way (2-9) Medford 7-4 8A 20,000.00 01017 0111 Trust, Robert A. Haskell Richard Haskell, Robert Haskell 18,200 0.41 41 Brantwood Road, Arlington, MA 02174 3 4 Haskell 0 Corporation Way (3-4) Medford 7-4 8 20,200.00 01087 01017 00673 0023 0111 0115 Atkins Foster Realty Trust, Robert A. Haskell Richard Haskell, Robert Haskell 617-427-5355 18,700 0.43 41 Brantwood Road, Arlington, MA 02174 4 B/C Berkeley Investments 1 Cabot Road Medford 7-04/ 7/ / / / 30,006,800.00 Cabot Road Partners LLC Steve Brooks Berkeley Investments (617) 439-0088 769,120 17.48 121 High Street, Boston, MA 02110 Joe Mayo Middlesex Realty Holdings CITIZENS BANK OF MASSACHUSETTS, Corporate 4 XX Citizens Bank 20 Cabot Road Medford 7-04/ 11/ / / / 11.00 15,541,700.00 Group 617-988-1910 366,080 8.32 Tax Dept, 20 Blackstone Valley Pl, Lincoln, RI 02865 4 1 River's Edge Phase 1 255 Corporation Way Medford 7-3 16 14,000,000.00 25272 21670 170 139 MVDC Peter Hollands 781.324.5720 84,944 1.93 4 2 River's Edge Phase 1 255 Corporation Way Medford 7-3 15A 201874 1139 124 971329 MVDC 10,000 0.23 4 3 River's Edge Phase 1 255 Corporation Way Medford 7-3 15 201874 1139 124 971329 MVDC 36,062 0.82 4 4 River's Edge Phase 1 255 Corporation Way Medford 7-3 14 201874 1139 124 971329 MVDC 19,595 0.45 4 5 River's Edge Phase 1 255 Corporation Way Medford 7-3 13 201874 1139 124 971329 MVDC 41,295 0.94 4 6 River's Edge Phase 1 255 Corporation Way Medford 7-3 12 201874 1139 124 971329 MVDC 280,526 6.38 4 7 River's Edge Phase 1 15 Cooper Street Medford 7-3 11 207422 1167 72 1023054 MVDC 80,586 1.83 4 8 River's Edge Phase 1 9 Cooper Street Medford 7-3 10 160092 930 147 595329 MVDC 20,027 0.46 4 9 River's Edge Phase 1 251 Corporation Way Medford 7-3 9 208567 1173 17 1034295 MVDC 30,144 0.69 4 10 River's Edge Phase 1 241 Corporation Way Medford 7-3 8 208567 1173 17 1034295 MVDC 23,338 0.53 4 10A River's Edge Phase 1 241 Corporation Way 27406 385 MVDC 23,338 0.53 4 11 River's Edge Phase 1 225 Corporation Way Medford 7-3 7 171521 666173 MVDC 16,505 0.38 4 12 River's Edge Phase 1 211 Corporation Way Medford 7-3 6 178948 1024 198 MVDC 25,417 0.58 4 12 River's Edge Phase 1 211 Corporation Way Medford 7-3 6 178948 1024 198 MVDC 25,417 0.58 4 13 River's Edge Phase 1 195 Corporation Way Medford 7-3 4 213055 1195 105 1083194 MVDC 19,999 0.45 11547122 542 4 14 River's Edge Phase 1 189 Corporation Way Medford 7-3 5 79 553 MVDC 249,599 5.67 4 14A River's Edge Phase 1 189 Corporation Way Medford 7-3 5 207705 1168 155 1026226 MVDC - 4 15 River's Edge Phase 1 171 Corporation Way Medford 7-3 2 17737 304 MVDC 290,545 6.60 4 16 River's Edge Phase 1 171R Corporation Way Medford 7-3 19 17737 0304 MVDC 28,400 0.65 4 16D River's Edge Phase 1 171R Corporation Way Everett 98990 345087 MVDC 318,945 7.25 16850 16850 14190 0050 0047 158 MVDC 140,699 3.20 4 17 River's Edge Phase 1 129A Corporation Way Medford 7-3 1 4 18 River's Edge Phase 1 Island Medford 7-3 17 25804 173 221 84769 MVDC 95,832 2.18 4 19 River's Edge Phase 1 Island Medford 7-3 18 25804 173 221 84769 MVDC 35,000 0.80 Property_Info Medford 7/7/2008