SUBJECT
title
Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Lynn M. Van Wormer and Polk County in conjunction with the CR 542A (Galloway Road) at 10th Street, Parcel 108. ($1,400 one-time expense)
body
DESCRIPTION
The County has a Community Investment Project to improve CR 542A (Galloway Road) at 10th Street to a roundabout intersection in Lakeland. To allow construction of the roundabout, the County will need to acquire additional right-of-way for the intersection from impacted property owners. The Board previously adopted a resolution authorizing negotiations and written offers to be made on this project.
Parcel 108 is a rectangular shaped fee parcel, containing approximately 116 square feet which is needed as mainline right-of-way for the project. The parent parcel is a flag shaped parcel, containing approximately 1.15 acres, located along the west side of Galloway Road which is improved with a mobile home homestead residence. Parcel 108 constitutes a portion of the flag stem which serves as the entrance to the parent tract. The County hired an independent appraiser to establish full compensation for the taking of Parcel Number 108 and the owner, Lynn M. Van Wormer has agreed to accept the County's offer in the amount of $1,400 for the purchase of the parcel. 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 this parcel through condemnation litigation would result in substantial cost to the County. Approving the Right-of-Way Agreement, authorizing the issuance of funds for the purchase will allow the County to take ownership of the parcel needed for the project.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve the aforementioned Right-of-Way Agreement for Parcel 108 and authorize the issuance of funds in the amount of $1,400 for the purchase.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are...
Click here for full text