Agenda Item # 2
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
11/08/2011
Agenda Report # 712
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Condemnation on Corporate Ridge/Woodruff Farm (Parcel 2)
INITIATED BY: Felton G. Grant, Right of Way Acquisition Coordinator,
Transportation Planning Division
Recommendation: Approval is requested for the acquisition of Parcel 2, Tax
Map# 097 045 002, Corporate Ridge Parkway (map attached) for the Intersection
Improvement of Corporate Ridge Parkway @ Woodruff Farm Road Project
No.PRC10-SO11-00 (685) totaling 0.023 +/- acres for Right of Way, 0.078 +/-
acres for Preeminent Construction Easement and 0.038 +/- acres for Temporary
Construction Easement 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 land under the authority of the
official code of Georgia annotated, Section 32-3-1 et.seq for the Corporate
Ridge @ Woodruff Farm Road Intersection SO11685, Project No.
PRC10-SO11-00(685), Muscogee County.
Background: The parcel is one of three parcels on this project and this
project is the 3rd of three projects that was involved in the agreement of the
previous Governor to assist in upgrading the traffic flow in the Corporate
Ridge area.
Analysis: To keep the project on schedule, it was determined by the Legal
Counsel of the Development Authority and the Legal Counsel of the City to
proceed with condemnation because of multiple entities with interest that would
be difficult to obtain releases within a reasonable time. It is necessary to
proceed to condemn and to pay the money into Court, thereby taking position 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: There will be no Projected Annual
Fiscal Impact, except for cost of Condemnation expense. Should not exceed
$5,000.00.
Legal Considerations: The City Attorney agrees to this action.
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.
RESOLUTION
NO.
A RESOLUTION 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 rights-of-way for the Corporate Ridge Parkway at Woodruff Farm
Road (PRC10-S011-00(685)) are such that it is necessary to immediately acquire
the fee simple title and/or easements in the following described property,
to-wit:
PROJECT NO.: PRC10-S011-00(685) Muscogee County
P. I. NO.: S011685
PARCEL NUMBER: 2
DATE OF R/W PLANS: December 17, 2010
REVISION DATE: March 25, 2011
The fee simple title to all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in
Land Lot 25 of the 9th Land District and/or N/A Georgia Militia District of
Muscogee County, Georgia, being more particularly described as follows, and all
as shown colored yellow on a plat filed in the Office of the Right of Way
Acquisition & Transportation Planning Coordinator of Columbus, Georgia.
Beginning at a point 58.43 feet left of and opposite Station 10+64.95 on the
construction centerline of CORPORATE RIDGE PARKWAY on Georgia Highway Project
No. PRC10-S011-00(685); running thence N 3o16'17" E a distance of 21.22 feet to
a point 73.47 feet left of and opposite station 10+49.98 on said construction
centerline laid out for CORPORATE RIDGE PARKWAY; thence N 48o15'38"E a distance
of 25.27 feet to a point 49.85 feet right of and opposite station 54+67.00 on
said construction centerline laid out for WOODRUFF FARM ROAD; thence S 5o32'12"
E a distance of 68.22 feet to a point 58.35 feet left of and opposite station
11+05.00 on said construction centerline laid out for CORPORATE RIDGE PARKWAY;
thence N 41o43'05" W a distance of 40.05 feet back to the point of beginning.
Containing 0.023 acres more or less.
ALSO, the right to construct and maintain any required slopes and drainage
within the permanent easement area shown colored orange on a plat filed in the
Office of the Right of Way Acquisition & Transportation Planning Coordinator of
Columbus, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point 57.61 feet left of and opposite Station 14+44.00 on the
construction centerline of CORPORATE RIDGE PARKWAY on Georgia Highway Project
No. PRC10-S011-00(685); running thence N 41o43'05" W a distance of 39.00 feet
to a point 57.69 feet left of and opposite station 14+05.00 on said
construction centerline laid out for CORPORATE RIDGE PARKWAY; thence N
48o09'25" E a distance of 52.31 feet to a point 110.00 feet left of and
opposite station 14+05.00 on said construction centerline laid out for
CORPORATE RIDGE PARKWAY; thence S 41o50'35" E a distance of 39.00 feet to a
point 110.00 feet left of and opposite station 14+44.00 on said construction
centerline laid out for CORPORATE RIDGE PARKWAY; thence S 48o09'25" W a
distance of 52.39 feet back to the point of beginning.
Containing 0.047 acres more or less.
ALSO, the right to construct and maintain any required slopes and drainage
within the permanent easement area shown colored orange on a plat filed in the
Office of the Right of Way Acquisition & Transportation Planning Coordinator of
Columbus, Georgia and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point 57.28 feet left of and opposite Station 15+94.00 on the
construction centerline of CORPORATE RIDGE PARKWAY on Georgia Highway Project
No. PRC10-S011-00(685); running thence N 41o43'05" W a distance of 40.00 feet
to a point 57.37 feet left of and opposite station 15+54.00 on said
construction centerline laid out for CORPORATE RIDGE PARKWAY; thence N
72o41'12" E a distance of 45.76 feet to a point 99.00 feet left of and opposite
station 15+73.00 on said construction centerline laid out for CORPORATE RIDGE
PARKWAY; thence S 15o58'37" E a distance of 36.67 feet to a point 83.00 feet
left of and opposite station 16+06.00 on said construction centerline laid out
for CORPORATE RIDGE PARKWAY; thence S 73o10'03" W a distance of 28.38 feet back
to the point of beginning.
Containing 0.031 acres more or less.
ALSO, the right to construct any required slopes within the temporary easement
area shown colored green on a plat filed in the Office of the Right of Way
Acquisition & Transportation Planning Coordinator of Columbus, Georgia and
being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point 49.87 feet right of and opposite Station 57+07.44 on the
construction centerline of WOODRUFF FARM RD. on Georgia Highway Project No.
PRC10-S011-00(685); running thence N 48o15'38" E a distance of 74.64 feet to a
point 49.90 feet right of and opposite station 57+81.57 on said construction
centerline laid out for WOODRUFF FARM RD.; thence northeasterly 120.163 feet
along the arc of a curve (said curve having a radius of 540.501 feet and a
chord distance of 119.916 feet on a bearing of N 42o02'01" E) to the point
51.07 feet right of and opposite station 58+90.79 on said construction
centerline laid out for WOODRUFF FARM RD.; thence S 21o17'07" W a distance of
46.16 feet to a point 64.00 feet right of and opposite station 58+51.00 on said
construction centerline laid out for WOODRUFF FARM RD.; thence S 42o41'28" W a
distance of 57.44 feet to a point 64.00 feet right of and opposite station
58+00.00 on said construction centerline laid out for WOODRUFF FARM RD.; thence
S 56o18'26" W a distance of 96.49 feet back to the point of beginning.
Containing 0.038 acres more or less.
Said latter temporary easement for the construction of slopes, only, will
expire upon completion and final acceptance of said project by the Columbus
Consolidated Government.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
1. That there is a necessity for the immediate acquisition of said
property and property interests under the provisions of the Official Code of
Georgia Annotated ?32-3-1, et. seq.
2. That the Mayor of Columbus, Georgia be, and she hereby is,
authorized to issue such orders and file such papers in the courts and enter
into such agreements as she deems necessary for the immediate acquisition of
said property and property interests by condemnation under the provisions of
said Act.
3. That the immediate acquisition of such property and property
interests is for county roads, municipal streets or public highway purposes.
4. That in accordance with an investigation and report made to
Columbus, Georgia by a competent land appraiser, the estimated value of
$1,310.00 is just and adequate compensation to be paid for such acquisitions,
and is hereby determined and approved, with such sum being authorized to be
paid into Court for the use of the persons entitled thereto.
5. That the Mayor, City Manager and City Attorney, or their
representatives, are 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 and property interests pursuant to and in
accordance with the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
?32-3-1, et. seq.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,
held on the ____________ day of _________________, 2011 and adopted at said
meeting by the affirmative vote
of ______________members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa
Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
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