SUBJECT
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Approve Right-of-Way Agreement between Baby A. Makil and Gisha Abraham, and Polk County in conjunction with the Mt. Olive Road at SR 33 Intersection Improvement Project, Parcel 100. ($95,000 one-time expense)
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DESCRIPTION
The County has a Community Investment Project to improve the intersection of Mt. Olive Road at SR 33 in Polk City to include roadway improvements and the addition of a turn lane. To allow for construction of the improvements, the County will need to acquire additional right-of-way for the project from impacted property owners.
Parcel 100 is a fee parcel needed for the construction and maintenance of the intersection improvements. The parcel is a nearly rectangular-shaped parcel, containing approximately 5,600 square feet, located along the northern boundary (Mt. Olive Road frontage) of the parent parcel. The parent parcel is a rectangular shaped vacant parcel containing nearly 2-acres. The county hired an independent appraiser to establish full compensation for the taking of Parcel Number 100 and subsequently made a written offer to the owners in accordance with the statutory requirements. The owners, Baby A. Makil and Gisha Abraham, rejected the County's offer for the purchase of the parcel and subsequent negotiations with the owners have resulted in a proposed settlement of $95,000 for the purchase of the parcel. The owner has not incurred any attorney fees or expert costs in conjunction with this acquisition.
The County Attorney's Office and the Real Estate Services Director 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 parcel for the project.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend Board approve the aforementioned Right-of-Way Agreement for Parcel 100 and au...
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