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File #: 2015-3055   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/4/2015 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/24/2015 Final action: 11/24/2015
Title: Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of the City’s power of eminent domain to condemn certain property interests owned by Byron Frank Hall, Katha Lee Lacy and Jay Floyd Hall, located at 501 S. Mays Street which are necessary for the construction of utility improvements to the Lake Creek Wastewater Line, and take other appropriate action.
Attachments: 1. Resolution

Title

Consider a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of the City’s power of eminent domain to condemn certain property interests owned by Byron Frank Hall, Katha Lee Lacy and Jay Floyd Hall, located at 501 S. Mays Street which are necessary for the construction of utility improvements to the Lake Creek Wastewater Line, and take other appropriate action.

 

Body

The City is seeking a temporary construction easement on this property in order replace the wastewater lines in the existing adjacent permanent easment. We began discussions with Jay Hall in May of 2015 regarding acquisition of the required TCE. An initial purchase offer in the amount of the City's appraised value ($7,674) was made on September 8, 2015. A final purchase offer for the same amount was made on October 13, 2015. To date we have not been able to negotiate a voluntary purchase for the TCE, and we have received no specific counteroffer amount from the owners. Project construction is underway, and this is the last remaining parcel to be acquired.

 

Recommended Action

Staff recommends approval.