Bill Type and Number: Resolution 2007-547

Sponsor: The Council President at the request of the Mayor:

Date of Introduction: May 8, 2007

Committee(s) of Reference: F; TEUS

Date of Analysis: May 11, 2007

Type of Action: Eminent Domain Proceedings

Bill Summary: This legislation declares the public purpose and public necessity for exercising the right and power of eminent domain to acquire Grants of Easements over parcels 800-811 between 26^th Street and West 30^th Street West parallel to Charles Street and Leonard Circle West, in Council District 9, to enable the City of Jacksonville to install a force main required for the Moncrief Creek Flood Control Project. The resolution directs the Office of General Counsel to institute appropriate condemnation proceedings.

Background Information: The City its right and power of Eminent Domain to get a Grant of Easement from twelve property owners on Leonard Circle West. The purpose is to relocate the force main along Moncrief Creek between 33^rd Street and 26^th Street.

Policy Impact: Public Works/Real Estate/Office of General Counsel/Eminent Domain Proceedings

Fiscal Impact: Undetermined

Analyst: Jackson