Title
Property Transactions - Matthews Commons Gravity Sewer, Parcel #10
Action
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Matthews Commons Gravity Sewer, Parcel #10
Body
Project: Matthews Commons Gravity Sewer, Parcel #10
Owner(s): Barbara C. Stegall and Paula O. Haigler
Property Address: 2424 Sam Newell Road
Total Parcel Area: 489,817 sq. ft. (11.245 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 4,294 sq. ft. (.099 ac.) in Sanitary Sewer Easement, plus 7,837 sq. ft. (.18 ac.) in Temporary Construction Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: Trees
Zoned: R-15
Use: Single-family Residential
Tax Code: 193-204-18
Appraised Value: $550
Property Owner’s Counteroffer: $7,500
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)