File #: RES-08:059    Version: 1 Name: Eminent domain condemnation for 2206 Austin Drive - Willis & Dorothy Haynes
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/19/2008 In control: Public Works Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 4/1/2008
Title: A RESOLUTION TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO CONDEMN CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO AT 2206 AUSTIN DRIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING A DETENTION POND.
Sponsors: Mayor's Office, Public Works
Indexes: Condemnation
Attachments: 1. 2206 Austin Condemnation for Detention Pond_Haynes2008_Redacted.pdf
Related files: MIN-08:105, PD-258

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A RESOLUTION TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO CONDEMN CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO AT 2206 AUSTIN DRIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING A DETENTION POND.

 

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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro has the need to condemn by eminent domain certain property located within the City of Jonesboro located at 2206 Austin Drive, Jonesboro, Arkansas for the purpose of creating a detention pond; And

 

WHEREAS, an offer of $5,700.00 has been made and refused by Willis Haynes and Dorothy Haynes dated March 18, 2008 refusing to sell their property located at 2206 Austin Drive, Jonesboro, Arkansas more particularly described as follows:

 

The NE Quarter of the NE Quarter of Section 7, Township14 North, Range 4 East; also known as 2206 Austin Drive.

 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas that:

 

SECTION 1:                     That the City of Jonesboro is hereby vested with the power of eminent domain and authorized under Arkansas Code Annotated 18-15-309 to condemn said property located at 2206 Austin Drive, Jonesboro, Arkansas.

 

SECTION 2:                     This condemnation is necessary to obtain property for construction of detention ponds in the City of Jonesboro.

 

SECTION 3:                     This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval.

 

PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of April, 2008.