Perry City authorizes condemnation to secure 7.443 acres for stormwater project

PERRY CITY — The Perry City Council unanimously approved a resolution April 21 to proceed with condemnation (eminent domain) to acquire a parcel needed for the Sadi Heights stormwater mitigation project.

City attorney Miss Newbie told council the resolution would authorize the acquisition of 7.443 acres of property and a 20-foot temporary construction easement on the parcel at the corner of Gur Road and King's Chapel Road (partial number 0 P 048042000000). She said the land is needed for what engineering staff described as the “big dig,” a component of the stormwater mitigation plan that will include a stormwater pond.

Council members asked for clarification on the two easement types; Miss Newbie explained the city seeks fee simple title to the 7.443 acres so the city will own the pond site, plus a separate 20-foot temporary construction easement to allow access during construction. Mayor and council then moved and seconded the resolution, which passed unanimously.

The resolution is limited to the stated purpose of stormwater mitigation; council members specifically clarified the city is not acquiring the land for a park or road. The city will proceed with statutory steps attendant to condemnation and coordinate engineering and acquisition work as part of the Sadi Heights plan.

The transcript did not record estimated compensation to the property owner or a project construction timeline.