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Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Charolette A. Smith and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcels 107 and 724. ($10,300 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 and easements 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 107 is a rectangular shaped fee parcel, containing approximately 1,150 square feet, which is needed for mainline right-of-way for the project. The parent parcel is a flagged shaped parcel containing approximately 2.5 acres located along the west side of County Road 557 which is improved with a single-family residence. Parcel 107 constitutes a portion of the flag stem which serves as the entrance to the parent tract. The project will necessitate the reconstruction and harmonization of a residential driveway connection to CR 557 for the remainder parent tract. Parcel 724 is a temporary construction easement parcel, containing approximately 200 square feet, needed for the driveway reconstruction and harmonization. The County hired an independent appraiser to establish full compensation for the taking of Parcel Numbers 107 and 724 and the owner, Charolette E. Smith rejected the County's offer. Subsequent negotiations with the owner has resulted in a proposed settlement amount of $10,300 for the purchase of the parcels. The owner has not incurred any attorney's fees or expert costs in conjunction with this acquisition.
The County Attorney's Office and the Real Estate Services Administrator have reviewed the agreement and recommend approval. The alternative of acquiring these parcels through condemnation l...
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