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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 TRACT “A” BELT STREET 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 Tract “A” Belt Street, Jonesboro, Arkansas for the purpose of creating a detention pond; And
WHEREAS, an offer of $28,500.00 has been made and refused by Robert and Daletta Walker dated January 16, 2008 refusing to sell their property located at Tract “A” Belt Street, Jonesboro, Arkansas more particularly described as follows:
Pt of SE ¼, Section 8, Township 14 North, Range 4 East; also known as Tract “A” Belt Street
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 Tract “A” Belt Street, 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 27th day of March, 2008.