DATE: August 25, 2016
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Paul Holzen, City Engineer
Jonathan Marston, Assistant Director of Engineering
Ben Worley, ROW Agent/Project Manager
SUBJECT:title
Consideration of DRAFT Resolution 2016-54, A Resolution Authorizing Condemnation for the Acquisition of Rights-of-Way and/or Easements for SR-96 East Sidewalk Improvements
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Purpose
The purpose of this memo is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning Resolution 2016-54, A Resolution Authorizing Condemnation for the Acquisition of Rights-of-Way and/or Easements for SR-96 East Sidewalk Improvements
Background
Offer letters will be going out the week of August 22ND to begin the acquisition of rights-of-way (ROW) and easements that are needed to complete the project. As always, staff will work to settle all property acquisition by negotiation. However, in the event that an agreement cannot be reached, condemnation may be required.
Financial Impact
The final cost for the condemnation process will be based on the appraised property value and all required legal fees.
Recommendationrec
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2016-54. Approval of this Resolution will help staff maintain the current schedule in the event negotiations falter.