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Council briefed on eminent-domain contingency for Markshef/Markshelf Road project as owner becomes unresponsive
Summary
City staff said it had made a final offer to a property owner needed for the Mark Shelford Road project and asked council for permission to use possession and, if necessary, eminent domain; PPRTA and CSU have funding for easements, staff said.
City real-estate and project staff informed the Colorado Springs City Council on April 1 that they had completed appraisal and negotiation steps for property needed to continue the Mark Shelford Road project and asked the council to authorize possession and, if necessary, eminent domain to acquire required rights.
Staff briefing and facts: Gail Studen, real estate services, and project staff said the parcel is east of Markshef (Markshelf) Road between Markshelf and Tamlin, south of Settlers Hills Boulevard, currently used as a storage facility. The city identified the need for permanent right-of-way (about 9,464 square feet) and temporary construction easements (about…
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