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Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 0211-14 and Authorizing City Attorney to Institute Proceedings to Condemn a Portion of the Property of Victor R. Sarvis Located at 5716 West Market Street in Connection with the West Market St/College Rd Intersection & Sidewalk Project
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Department: Legal
Council District: 4
Public Hearing: NA
Advertising Date/By: NA
Contact 1 and Phone: Ted Partrick, Engineering Manager, ext 2308
Contact 2 and Phone: John P. Roseboro, Assistant City Attorney, ext 2320
PURPOSE: The Property Management section of the Engineering and Inspections Department received approval from City Council on August 19, 2014 to condemn the property that Victor R. Sarvis owns at the total appraised value of $140,000.00, but that amount was for the entire property. A new appraisal for only a portion of the property performed in March 2015 concludes that the value of the portion of the property to be acquired is $110,000.00. City Council approval is requested to rescind the authorization of the condemnation of the property for $140,000.00 and proceed with the condemnation of the property for the revised appraised amount of $110,000.00, saving the taxpayers $30,000.00.
The City seeks to acquire a Proposed Margin Tract (PMT) of 2,138 square feet, Proposed Permanent Slope Easement (PSE) of 815 square feet and a proposed Temporary Construction Easement (TCE) containing 505 square feet, of the property owned by Victor R. Sarvis located at 5716 W. Market Street designated as Tax Map #1-30-894-N-43/Parcel #0075110 in the Morehead/Gilmer Township for the W. Market St/College Rd Intersection & Sidewalk Project. The Property Management Section of the Engineering and Inspections Department (PM) requests Council to authorize the initiation of condemnation proceedings, because it has been unable to negotiate a purchase price with the property owner(s).
BACKGROUND: On August 19, 2014, City Council approved the condemnation of a portion of ...
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