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Resolution Amending Authorization to File Condemnation Actions for Acquisition of Right-of-Way and Easements for the Independence Boulevard and River Road Roundabout Project
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Department:
City Attorney
Meeting Date:
7/15/2025
Contact Name:
Whitley Stavish
Public Hearing:
No
Contact Phone:
910-765-0720
Advertising Date/Advertised By:
N/A
Attachments:
Attachment #1: Resolution
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this resolution is to receive authorization to file an amended condemnation action for the acquisition of right-of-way and easements for the Independence Road and River Road roundabout (Project).
BACKGROUND:
In June of 2024, the City agreed to participate in the roundabout installation and associated improvements at Independence Road and River Road, as well as the pedestrian improvements along Independence Boulevard. Under the terms of the reimbursement agreement, the City is responsible for acquiring the right-of-way and easements required for the improvements associated with both the roundabout and the pedestrian improvements.
Given the tight project schedule necessary to construct the improvements, the property acquisition process was accelerated to ensure acquisitions were complete when the contractor was ready to proceed to construction in the summer of 2025. In May of 2025, City Council approved condemnation actions involving the four (4) property owners who had not reached agreements with the City over the value of the easements and right-of-way needed to complete the improvements.
Since the original authorization to file condemnation actions was granted, two (2) property owners reached settlements with the City, avoiding the need to file condemnation for those parcels.
Additionally, since the previous resolution on May 20, 2025, minor changes have been made to the project plans, and City Engineering has obtained a new survey which modifies the areas of taking for the two (2) remaining parcels. The taking area for Parcel 1 has increas...
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