Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Documents for the Acquisition of Right-of-Way/Easements and the Consideration of the Use of Eminent Domain to Condemn Property for the Construction of a Portion of Virginia Parkway Commencing East of Rose Garden Estates then West Past Independence Parkway and the Construction of a Portion of Future Independence Parkway North of Virginia Parkway Including Associated Utilities
Summary
MEETING DATE: May 1, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Development Services/Engineering
CONTACT: Jack Carr, PE, Director of Engineering
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Approval of Resolution using a motion in a form substantially similar to the following:
“I move that we approve this item as written and authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire all necessary right-of-way and easements from property owners, labeled 1 through 3, indicated on the attached property locator map for the construction of a portion of Virginia Parkway and a portion of Independence Parkway, including associated utilities.”
ITEM SUMMARY:
· This item provides authority to the City Manager to execute documents for the acquisition of right-of-way (ROW), drainage easement (DE), gas pipeline easement (GPE), and temporary construction easements (TCE); and the use of eminent domain to condemn property to complete the construction of the following two sections of roadway and associated utilities as follows:
o A portion of Virginia Parkway between a point east of Rose Garden Estates and a point west of Independence Parkway.
o A portion of Independence Parkway located north of Virginia Parkway.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· The City has entered into a development agreement with DR Horton for the development of a potion of the Custer West project.
· Under the agreement, the developer will construct specific arterial roadways, including a portion of Virginia Parkway and a portion of Independence Parkway, as well as certain water and was...
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