20050727 R-05-52RESOLUTION NO. R-05-52
A RESOLUTION TO INITIATE "QUICK TAKE" CONDEMNATION
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A PUBLIC STREET
DEDICATION, A RETAINING WALL EASEMENT, AND A TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ON THE PROPERTY OWNED BY NORTH
STREET ASSOCIATES, L.C., HAVING TAX MAP NO. 57-2-((20))-2.
WHEREAS, the City has authorized the construction of certain road improvements in
conjunction with the redevelopment of Old Town Fairfax; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that there is a public need for a public street
dedication of approximately 4,075 square feet on a portion of property owned by North Street
Associates, L.C., having Tax Map No. 57-2-((20))-2 (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that there is a public need for a temporary
construction easement of approximately 68 square feet on a portion of the Property; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that there is a public need for a retaining wall
easement of approximately 1,076 square feet on a portion of the Property; and
WHEREAS, due to the deadlines imposed on conjunction with the construction of the
Old Town Fairfax road improvements, in order to proceed with the acquisition of the
aforementioned dedication and easements, the initiation of condenmation proceedings
utilizing "quick take" procedures is necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Fairfax that condemnation utilizing "quick take" procedures of (i) approximately 4,075 square
feet of the Property is necessary for the purpose of a public street dedication; (ii)
approximately 1,076 square feet of the Property is necessary for the purpose of a retaining
wall easement; and (iii) approximately 68 square feet of the Property is necessary for the
purpose of a temporary construction easement, and staff is hereby authorized to initiate
condemnation proceedings, including possession prior to the institution of the condemnation
proceedings, in accordance with the law.
ADOPTED this 27th day of July, 2005.
MAYOR
Attest:
City Clerk
Councilwoman Cross
Councilman Greenfield
Councilwoman Lyon
Councilman Rasmussen
Councilman Silverthorne
Councilmember Winter
Vote
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