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Council hears update on condemnation steps for Jasmine Creek drainage area
Summary
City attorney said the city has assembled materials for an appraisal and plans to send them to an appraiser as the first step toward condemning property in the Jasmine Creek drainage area; timeline depends on whether an owner appears, but could be two to three months after filing if no appearance is entered.
A council member asked for an update March 16 on the city's plan to pursue condemnation for property affecting drainage in the Jasmine Creek area that impacts residents in Wards 3 and 4.
City Attorney Mike Steff said the city has gathered the documents needed to send to an appraiser and will deliver them to the appraiser the next day. He described the appraisal as a prerequisite under condemnation law because the city must show good-faith negotiations and an appraisal of value before filing a condemnation complaint.
Steff said the apparent property owner may be bankrupt and that if no owner files an appearance after the city serves notice (including by publication where necessary), the court could proceed quickly. "I would say definitely within two or three months once we're filed," Steff said, describing that estimate as contingent on whether someone contests title or seeks compensation.
Steff added that if an owner comes forward and demands just compensation, the process could take longer; the next step is for the attorney to return to council with the appraisal cost and proposed filing approach.
The council requested to be kept informed as the appraisal and potential filing proceed. No final condemnation filing was recorded during the March 16 meeting.
