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:  Campbell