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Council authorizes eminent domain for small sliver at 8000 West to keep widening project on schedule
Summary
Council voted to authorize staff to proceed with a quiet‑title/eminent‑domain action for a sliver of property needed for the 8000 West widening project (parcel appraised at $9,700; permanent purchase ~194 sq ft and temporary construction easement ~295 sq ft); staff said 26 of 38 required properties have been acquired.
Magna staff told the council they need a small parcel at 2825 South 8000 West to meet federal design standards for the 8000 West widening project and recommended authorization to exercise eminent domain to avoid delays.
Chad Anderson explained the parcel is titled in the name of Charlotte Almanza (deceased) and the matter appears to require probate; because no clear owner is available to negotiate with, staff recommended filing a quiet‑title action and depositing just compensation to obtain right of occupancy while ownership issues resolve. Anderson said the acquisition need is a 194‑square‑foot permanent purchase and a 295‑square‑foot temporary construction easement; the appraisal total is $9,700.
Council members discussed alternatives and timing, noting probate could delay the project long enough to hold up the entire widening. Councilmember [mover] moved to proceed as staff and legal recommended and the motion was seconded; council voted to authorize staff to proceed with eminent‑domain filings so the project can remain on schedule.
