SUBJECT
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Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Tara Bridget Jones and Polk County in conjunction with the County Road 557 Project, Parcel 702. ($4,600 one-time expense)
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DESCRIPTION
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 702 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 350 square feet located along the westerly (front) boundary of the parent parcel. The parent parcel is a nearly square shaped parcel containing approximately 27,900 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 702 and the owner, Bridget Tara Jones f/k/a Tara Bridget Soucie, has accepted the County's offer in the amount of $4,600 for the purchase of the parcel. The owner has not incurred any attorney's fees or expert costs in conjunction with the purchase of this parcel.
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 a check for the purchase will allow the County to close the transaction and acquire the temporary construction easement needed for the project.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve the aforementioned Right-of-Way Agreeme...
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