Agenda Item # 4
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
8/22/2012
Agenda Report # 087
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Brown Avenue Bridge Replacement - 316 Bragg Smith Condemnation
Project # BR000-0004-00 (729) Parcel 5 -
INITIATED BY: Felton G. Grant, Right of Way Acquisition Coordinator,
Transportation Planning Division
Recommendation: Approval is requested for the acquisition of Parcel 5, 316
Bragg Smith Street (map attached) for the Brown Avenue Bridge Replacement
Project over Norfolk Southern Railroad, totaling 0.008 +/- acres of Permanent
Easement, and authorizing the filing of a Declaration of Taking by the City
Attorney or his representatives for the acquisition of said land under the
authority of the official code of Georgia annotated, Section 32-3-1 et.seq for
the Brown Avenue Bridge Replacement Project.
Background: The parcel listed above is requested for condemnation because of
the inability to obtain releases of entities that have interest or claim to
this parcel in a timely manner.
Analysis: To keep the project on schedule it is necessary to proceed to
condemn and pay the money into Court, thereby taking possession of the property
allowing the City to proceed with the project.
Financial Considerations: This project is funded by the CIP Funds.
Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement: The City will be responsible for
service and upkeep after the completion of the project and the Bridge is turned
over to the City.
Legal Considerations: This action requires Council's approval by resolution.
Recommendations/ Actions: Authorizing the City Manager to order the
Acquisition of said lands for County Road and/or Municipal Street purpose, and
authorizing the filing of a Declaration of Taking by the City Attorney or his
representatives for the acquisition of said land under authority of the
official code of Georgia annotated, Section 32-3-1 et-seq.
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