Title
Property Transactions - Matthews Commons Gravity Sewer, Parcel #6
Action
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Matthews Commons Gravity Sewer, Parcel #6
Body
Project: Matthews Commons Gravity Sewer, Parcel #6
Owner(s): Ira and Anna Williams Family Limited Partnership
Property Address: 8637 East Independence Boulevard
Total Parcel Area: 3,544,298 sq. ft. (81.366 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 22,147 sq. ft. (.508 ac.) in Sanitary Sewer Easement, plus 17,033 sq. ft. (.391 ac.) in Temporary Construction Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: Trees
Zoned: R-4
Use: Use Value Homesite
Tax Code: 193-121-02
Appraised Value: $3,525
Property Owner’s Counteroffer: $40,000
Property Owner’s Concerns: Property owner does not agree with the amount of compensation offered.
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: Staff informed the property owner they could obtain their own appraisal in order to justify their counter offer.
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: N/A (Matthews)