A Resolution Authorizing DECLARING THAT THERE IS A NEED AND NECESSITY TO IMMEDIATELY ACQUIRE TITLE AND
EASEMENTS TO LANDS UNDER THE PROVISION OF THE OFFICIAL CODE OF GEORGIA
ANNOTATED, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ORDER THE ACQUISITION OF SAID LANDS FOR
COUNTY ROAD AND/OR MUNICIPAL STREET PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A
DECLARATION OF TAKING BY THE CITY ATTORNEY OR HIS REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF SAID LANDS UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE OFFICIAL CODE OF GEORGIA
ANNOTATED, SECTION 32-3-1,ET.SEQ. whereas, it is hereby determined that the circumstances in connection with acquiring
right-of-way for the Whitesville/Williams Road Intersection Project are such
that it is necessary to immediately acquire the fee simple title, state,
interest, and/or easements in the described property, in the attached
Declaration of Taking of 0.058 acres(2534.16square feet) and,
whereas, also, to be acquired is the right to a temporary construction and maintenance
easement of slopes, which easement shall terminate upon completion and
acceptance of the Project by Columbus, Georgia, all as shown colored green on a
plat filed in the Office of the Highway Coordinator of Columbus, Georgia. Such
temporary construction and maintenance easement contains 1,787.40 square feet.
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1. That there is a necessity for the immediate acquisition of said property
under the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated 32-3-1, et. seq.
2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to issue such orders and file
such papers in the courts and enter into such agreements as he deems necessary
for the immediate acquisition of said property by condemnation under the
provisions of said Act.
3. That the immediate acquisition of such land and property interests is for
county roads, municipal streets or public highway
purposes.
4. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to take any and all lawful
actions that they may deem needful, necessary, advisable, or proper for the
immediate acquisition of said property pursuant to and in accordance with the
provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated 32-3-1, et.seq.
5. That in accordance with an investigation and report made to the Council of
Columbus, Georgia by competent land appraiser, the estimated value as just and
adequate compensation to be paid for the acquisition is determined and approved
and the sums are authorized to be paid into Court of the persons entitled
thereto.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the _________ day of _____________ and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of _____________ members of said Council.
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