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County staff seek authorization to option parcel for Cedar Crest Road widening; $128,200 negotiated
Summary
Staff asked the board to authorize an option to purchase parcel 68 for $128,200 as part of the Cedar Crest Road widening right‑of‑way phase; the project includes federal ARC funding and Georgia DOT oversight, and staff said the county may be reimbursed up to $5 million by FHWA for ROW costs.
Paulding County staff told the board on June 9 they had negotiated an option to purchase parcel 68 for $128,200 as part of the Cedar Crest Road widening project and asked the board to consider authorizing the chairman to execute the option.
Miss Paris summarized the project history: preliminary engineering was awarded in 2017, right‑of‑way acquisition consultant services were awarded in 2023, and the Atlanta Regional Commission provided a $5 million federal contribution (80% federal/20% local match) for a portion of right‑of‑way costs. Staff said Georgia DOT is overseeing project management because federal funding is involved.
An independent appraisal for parcel 68 valued it at $92,713 and Georgia DOT concurred. The property owner submitted a counteroffer of $161,200; staff reported they negotiated and obtained a signed option for $128,200. Staff asked the board to consider authorizing execution of that option; staff noted funding would come from SPLOST with potential FHWA reimbursement.
No final board action was recorded in the work session; staff indicated the item would be considered at the regular meeting for action.
