2014-22 ORDINANCE NO. 2014-22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING "QUICK-TAKE" CONDEMNATION
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A JOINT USE UTILITY
EASEMENT, SIGHT DISTANCE EASEMENT AND STORM DRAINAGE
EASEMENT ON THE PROPERTY OWNED BY MEYER REAL ESTATE LLC,
HAVING TAX MAP NO. 57-1-15-C-008.
WHEREAS, the City has undertaken to install and construct certain road improvements in
the Kamp Washington area, further identified as the "Kamp Washington Project" (the
"Project"); and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that there is a public need to acquire the following
easements on a portion of real property owned by Meyer Real Estate LLC (the "Owner"),
located at 10890 Main Street, and having Tax Map No. 57-1-15-C-008 (the "Property"): (i)
approximately 2,300 square feet of the Property for a permanent joint utility easement; (ii)
approximately 590 square feet of the Property for a permanent sight distance easement; and
(iii) approximately 322 square feet of the Property for a permanent storm drainage easement
(collectively,the "To Be Acquired Property"); and
WHEREAS, the City and the Owner have been unable to reach agreement on the valuation
for the To Be Acquired Property; and
WHEREAS, due to the deadlines imposed in conjunction with the Project, the initiation of
condemnation proceedings utilizing "quick-take" procedures is necessary, in the City's
reasonable determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Fairfax,
Virginia, that condemnation utilizing"quick-take" procedures of the To Be Acquired Property
is necessary, for the reasons set forth in this ordinance, and staff is hereby authorized to
initiate condemnation proceedings, including possession prior to the institution of the
condemnation proceedings, in accordance with applicable law.
This ordinance shall become effective as provided by law.
Introduced: May 13, 2014
City Council hearing: May 27, 2014
Adopted: May 27, 2014
Mayor
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Date
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Votes
Councilman DeMarco Aye
Councilman Drummond Aye
Councilman Greenfield Aye
Councilman Meyer Aye
Councilmember Schmidt Aye
Councilman Stombres Aye