Title
Resolution to Authorize the Acquisition, by Negotiation or Condemnation, of Permanent and Temporary Easement Takes (Or Possible Fee Takes), Pursuant to § 25.1-100, Et Seq. of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as Amended, From Portions of Two Parcels - N. Armistead Avenue (LRSN 13002792) and 101 Marsh Loop (LRSN 13002788) - From Trail Creek Community, LLC for the Central Park Trail (Formerly Newmarket Creek Trail) Project
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The City of Hampton has received VDOT Revenue Sharing funds to construct a segment of the Central Park Trail (formerly Newmarket Creek Trail) (the “Project”). This walkway is part of a three-mile Master Plan Trail, starting at the Bass Pro Shops located at 1972 Power Plant Parkway and ending at the Air Power Park located at 413 W. Mercury Boulevard (see the attached aerial photograph). The segment of the trail for which condemnation authority is sought (see the circled portion of Segment E of the attachment) comprises 1,900 linear feet of an elevated timber walkway, 12 feet wide, starting at the Air Power Park and terminating at Parcel No. 13002792 further identified below. The timber trail will provide a scenic view of the wetlands and wildlife inhabitants of Newmarket Creek.
Public Works Engineering received bids to construct the trail, and advancement of the Project depends upon the right of way being clear. Negotiations with one property owner for two parcel interests began in February 2016. but remain unresolved because ownership has changed since the initial negotiations, and just recently staff was informed the new owner prefers conveying fee takes as opposed to easement rights. Therefore, staff is continuing to negotiate with the owner, Trail Creek Community, LLC, to obtain the following property interests.
Part of LRSN: 13002792
Address: N. Armistead Avenue
Proposed Acquisitions: Permanent linear park easement
(or possible fee take): + 9,458 s.f.
Temporary construction easeme...
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