File #: RES-08:061    Version: 1 Name: Eminent domain condemnation for 1415 Curtis Road - Aaron Harris, owner
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/19/2008 In control: Public Works Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 4/15/2008
Title: A RESOLUTION TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO CONDEMN CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO AT 1415 CURTIS ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING A DETENTION POND.
Sponsors: Mayor's Office, Public Works
Indexes: Condemnation
Related files: MIN-08:114, PD-257

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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 1415 CURTIS ROAD 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 1415 Curtis Road, Jonesboro, Arkansas for the purpose of creating a detention pond; And

 

WHEREAS, an offer of $14,000.00 has been made and refused by Aaron Harris dated March 18, 2008 refusing to sell their property located at 1415 Curtis Road, Jonesboro, Arkansas more particularly described as follows:

 

A part of the SE 1/4, SW 1/4, Section 36, Township 14 North, Range 3 East; also known as 1415 Curtis Road

 

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 1415 Curtis Road, 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 15th day of April, 2008.