Res. #10-001 - Condemnation of Private Property for Public Trail & Sidewalk Ease.

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CITY OF CENTERVILLE ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA Res. #10 -001 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC TRAIL AND SIDEWALK EASEMENTS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Centerville does hereby determine that it is necessary and for a public use and purpose to acquire easements over the properties described on the attached Exhibit "A" ( "Property ") for public utility and drainage easements and temporary construction purposes in connection with Trail Enhancement Project; and WHEREAS, City staff and consultants have made offers to acquire the public easements over the Property from the owners of the Property; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the need for the Project and construction conditions related to the Project make it necessary to acquire the easements to, and possession of, the Property as soon as possible in order for the Project to proceed in an efficient, cost effective and expeditious manner. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota: 1. That the City Attorney is authorized to commence eminent domain proceedings pursuant to Minnesota Statute Chapter 117 to acquire the real property interests described on the attached Exhibit "A" if City staff and consultants are unable to acquire said real property interests through direct negotiation. The monetary amounts in Exhibit "A" are found to be the approved appraisal amount values for the real property interests described therein. 2. That the City Attorney is authorized to acquire the necessary real property interests pursuant to the "quick take" provisions of Minnesota Statutes § 117.042.