Bill Type and
Number: Ordinance 2007-292
Sponsor: Council Member Graham
Date of
Introduction: March 13, 2007
Committee(s)
of Reference: R; F; ECID; TEUS
Date of
Analysis: March 15, 2007
Type of
Action: Approval of Eminent Domain Power
Bill Summary: This bill grants the Avenues Walk Community
Development District the right to exercise eminent domain power outside of said
district for district roads. Such
eminent domain power approval is specifically limited to a 1.143-acre portion
of Tract A, the detention pond depicted on the Shoppes of the Avenues
plat. Section 92.22 (Existing Community
Development Districts), Ordinance Code, is amended to reflect this approval of
the right to exercise eminent domain power.
Background
Information: Kimco Avenues Walk, LLC, has requested that
the City approve the right of the Avenues Walk Community Development District
to exercise eminent domain power outside of the district for district roads,
pursuant to Section 190.011(11), Florida Statutes. The legislation establishing the district
(Ordinance 2007-167-E) was amended prior to enactment so that the issue of
eminent domain power could be considered under a separate bill.
Policy Impact
Area: Eminent Domain; Community Development
Districts
Fiscal Impact: Undetermined
Analyst: