Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): 1 & 7
Resolution, Order and Declaration of Taking- Right of Way and Easement(s) for “Tucker Streetscape, Phase II” on 1st Ave., 2nd St., 4th St., Lynburn Dr. and Fellowship Rd.
Owner: First United Methodist Church of Tucker, Inc.
Cost to County: $58,700.00
Body
Information Contact: David Pelton
Phone Number: (770) 492-5206
PURPOSE:
To consider the attached Resolution, Order and Declaration of Taking for acquisition of certain right of way and temporary easement in Parcel 19 (Owner: First United Methodist Church of Tucker, Inc.) needed for the Tucker Streetscape, Phase II Project (“the Project”); and
To consider authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.
NEED/IMPACT:
The condemnation will enable the County to include the subject property in the Project to construct a sidewalk along Fourth Street from Railroad Avenue to Lavista Road. The required property interests are valued at $58,700.00 and a certified letter has been sent to the property owner.
The County Attorney has reviewed the attached documents and approves as to form.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact to DeKalb County is $58,700.00. The funding source is Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) funds.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Adopt the attached Resolution, Order and Declaration of Taking for acquisition of certain fee simple right of way and easements in Parcel 19 (Owner: First United Methodist Church of Tucker, Inc.)- needed for the “Tucker Streetscape Project, Phase II”; and To Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.