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Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Thomas J. Workman and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcel 719. ($15,802 one-time expense)
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The County has a Community Investment Project to improve County Road 557 to a four-lane corridor from north of US Highway 17/92 in Lake Alfred, to south of the I-4 Interchange. To allow construction of the new roadway, the County will need to acquire additional right-of-way for the corridor from impacted property owners. The Board previously adopted a resolution authorizing negotiations and written offers to be made on this project.
Parcel 719 is a temporary construction easement parcel needed for the reconstruction and harmonization of a residential driveway serving the adjacent property. The parcel is a rectangular shaped parcel containing approximately 235 square feet located along the westerly (front) boundary of the parent parcel. The parent parcel is an irregular shaped parcel containing approximately 36,600 square feet which is improved with a single-family residence. The County hired an independent appraiser to establish full compensation for the taking of Parcel 719 and the owner, Thomas J. Workman, through his attorney rejected the County's offer. Subsequent negotiations with the owner's attorney have resulted in a proposed settlement amount of $9,940 for the purchase of the parcel along with attorney's fees and expert costs/fees in the amount of $5,862 for a total settlement of $15,802.
The County Attorney's Office and the Real Estate Services Administrator have reviewed the agreement and recommend approval. The alternative of acquiring this parcel through condemnation litigation would result in substantial cost to the County. Approving the Right-of-Way Agreement and authorizing the issuance of funds for the purchase, along with attorney fees and expert costs will allow the County to close the transaction and acquire the temporary construction easement...
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