Title
Property Transactions - Gum Branch Sanitary Sewer, Parcel #3
Action
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Gum Branch Sanitary Sewer, Parcel #3
Body
Project: Gum Branch Sanitary Sewer, Parcel #3
Owner(s): Barbara Thelma Oates Tomlinson
Property Address: 1016 Gum Branch Road
Total Parcel Area: 473,746 sq. ft. (10.876 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 10,320 sq. ft. (.237 ac.) in Permanent Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: Trees and various plantings
Zoned: R-3
Use: Single-family Residential
Tax Code: 031-421-05
Appraised Value: $4,050
Property Owner’s Concerns: The property owners are concerned with the fence relocation and associated costs due to their livestock and the impact on future taxes.
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: Staff amended the plans to reflect property owners' relocation of the fence. Staff agreed to compensation for restoration of the easement area.
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: 2