SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Real Property Interests by Gift, Purchase, or Eminent Domain for the SW/NW 80th/70th Avenue Road Improvement Project in Marion County, Florida (Budget Impact - Neutral)
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Matthew G. Minter, County Attorney |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The Board of County Commissioners has previously approved multiple resolutions for the acquisition of interests in real properties related to the SW NW 80th/70th Avenue Road Improvement Project. This Resolution seeks to acquire property interests from an additional project parcel (Project Parcel 58 / Parcel 21252-004-00) related to Segment 1B of this road project (from SW 90th Street to approximately 1/2 mile north of SW 38th Street), which we have not yet been able to acquire through negotiation. The County is seeking to acquire the project parcel to construct road improvements related to the SW NW 80th/70th Avenue Road Improvement Project, which will widen the north and south bound lanes of NW/SW 80th Avenue, relieving traffic flow on both Hwy 40 and NW/SW 80th Avenue, and surrounding collector roads. The resolution provides for acquisition either by negotiation, based on binding offers from the County for up to 140% of the full compensation values determined by our appraiser, or eminent domain. If negotiations are unsuccessful, then the resolution authorizes proceeding with acquisition by eminent domain. Florida Statutes require the adoption of a resolution authorizing the acquisition of property by eminent domain, and this resolution will satisfy that requirement.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Budget impact is neutral as right-of-way acquisition is funded. Final budget impacts are currently indeterminate but initially based on the County’s appraisals. The total amount for the acquisition parcel included in this resolution is $27,580. If litigation is required, the final value determinations will be made by a jury trial, and the County will be responsible for statutory attorney fees and expert costs as well.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman and the Clerk of Court to execute the resolution.
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