Title
Resolution to Authorize the Acquisition, by Negotiation or Condemnation, of Fee and Easement Takes, Pursuant to §§ 25.1-100, Et Seq. and 15.2-1901, Et Seq. of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as Amended, from Portions of the Parcel Identified as 1809 W. Mercury Boulevard (LRSN 7001258) for the Commerce Drive Extension and Convention Drive Improvements Project
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The City of Hampton (the “City”) has received state and local funds to extend Commerce Drive from Convention Drive to Mercury Boulevard. Council adopted a resolution in October, 2013 to program the project in the Virginia Department of Transportation (“VDOT”) Six-year Improvement Plan (UPC: 105779; City Project No. 14-008) (the “Project”). The Project design and specifications are complete; the Project has been advertised for construction; and the City has received an acceptable bid from one contractor.
In order to construct this Project, right-of-way and easement acquisitions were required from three (3) property owners along Commerce Drive extended. Acquisitions began on August 18, 2016. Closing will occur on two (2) parcels in the very near future, but the following one remains unresolved:
Part of LRSN: 7001258
Owner: Mercury Hospitality LLC
Address: 1809 W. Mercury Boulevard
Proposed Acquisition: Right-of-way: 13,177 S.F.
Permanent Lighting Easement 145 S.F. ±
Temporary Construction Easement 11,442 S.F. ±
Construction for the Project is anticipated to begin in the summer of 2018 and completed around the end of 2018. Time is of the essence. If this acquisition is not obtained in a timely manner, construction will be delayed or stopped; and the City risks losing reimbursement from VDOT, which may total up to $1,175,000. Therefore, staff recommends that, pursuant to §§ 25.1-100, et seq. and 15.2-1901, et seq. of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, the City exercise its eminent domain authority to commence condemnation proceedings upon the ...
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