SUBJECT
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Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Eduardo Moreno and Polk County in conjunction with the CR 542A (Galloway Road) at 10th Street, Parcel 109. ($4,000 one-time expense)
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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 109 is a rectangular shaped fee parcel, containing approximately 169 square feet which is needed as mainline right-of-way for the project. The parent parcel is a rectangular shaped parcel, containing approximately 0.92 acres, located along the west side of Galloway Road which is improved with a mobile home residence. The County hired an independent appraiser to establish full compensation for the taking of Parcel Number 109 and the owner, Eduardo Moreno, rejected the County's offer. Subsequent negotiations with the owner have resulted in a proposed settlement of $4,000 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 109 and authorize the issuance of funds in the amount of $4,000 for the purchase.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and available for the purchase of the parcel in...
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