Title
Property Transactions - Lyon Court Storm Drainage Improvement Project, Parcels #124 and 176
Action
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Lyon Court Storm Drainage Improvement project, Parcels #124 and 176
Body
Project: Lyon Court Storm Drainage Improvement project, Parcels #124 and 176
Program: Flood Control
Owner(s): Lara E. Reeves
Property Address: 1559 Tippah Park Court
Total Parcel Area: 15,149 sq. ft. (.348 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Fee: 293 sq. ft. (.007 ac.) in Fee Simple within Existing Right-of-Way
Property to be acquired by Easements: 9,423 sq. ft. (.216 ac.) in Storm Drainage Easement, plus 1,575 sq. ft. (.036 ac.) in Temporary Construction Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: Foot bridge
Landscaping to be impacted: Trees and various plantings
Zoned: R-22MF
Use: Single-family Residential
Tax Code: 095-072-04, 095-072-08
Appraised Value: $74,327
Property Owner’s Counteroffer: $155,000
Property Owner’s Concerns: Property owner is concerned with the compensation amount and the impacts to the existing shed and fence.
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: Staff informed the property owner they could obtain their own appraisal for review, which they did. Both appraisals were sent for an independent dual review, which supported the City's original appraised amount. The plans were revised to avoid impact to the fence and shed.
Recommendation: To avoid delay in the project schedule, staff recommends proceeding to condemnation during which time negotiations can continue, mediation is available, and if necessary, just compensation can be determined by the court.
Council District: 1