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Council authorizes easement acquisition and potential condemnation for Markey Road improvements; staff cites ~$1.8M budget
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance authorizing acquisition of easements and property for Markey Road improvements and granted city authority to negotiate or, if necessary, institute condemnation; staff said roughly $1.8 million was budgeted for additional easements.
The council approved final reading of an ordinance determining the necessity of acquiring improvements to the city street system generally located on Markey Road from North Scott Avenue to Guerra Road and authorized staff to negotiate for easements and institute condemnation if negotiations fail.
During discussion a staff member clarified the roughly $1,800,000 figure noted in the meeting applies to additional easements required for the project, not to condemn land already underlying the roadway. "It's approximately $1,800,000," a staff speaker told the council when asked about the budget for condemnation and acquiring property. Council members asked follow‑up questions about scope and confirmed the motion passed by roll call. The ordinance authorizes the city attorney and designees to pursue condemnation if good‑faith negotiations for acquisition are unsuccessful; the motion passed with a majority vote.
