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Resolution No. 18-38, Authorizing Acquisition of Property and Property Interests Through Eminent Domain Related to the Construction of the Meyers Road Extension Project
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RECOMMENDED ACTION (Motion):
Staff recommends the approval of Resolution No. 18-38, authorizing acquisition of property and property interests through eminent domain related to the construction of the Meyers Road Extension Project (CI 17-001).
BACKGROUND:
Oregon state law (ORS 35.235) mandates that parties authorized by law to acquire property through condemnation first adopt a resolution stating the necessity and the purpose for which the property is required.
The Meyers Road Extension, located between High School Avenue & Hwy 213, is identified in the 2013 Transportation System Plan as project D46 - Meyers Road West Extension. In February 2015, preparation of the Meyers Road Extension Concept Plan commenced and was funded through a cooperative agreement between the City of Oregon City, the Oregon City School District and Clackamas Community College. This process completed an alternatives analysis looking at existing conditions between High School Avenue & Hwy 213 to develop the preferred alignment and necessary improvements for the extension of Meyers Road. This extension of Meyers Road will help to serve many purposes including:
· Relieving congestion on Glen Oak Road; and
· Providing a new access through the area to foster future development of land parcels adjacent to the road; and
· Providing access for the Oregon City School District Transportation and Maintenance Facility, a future park at the corner of High School Avenue, and an additional access (from the south) to Clackamas Community College.
In July 2016 City Commission approved Resolution No. 16-15 declaring the necessity and intent to appropriate real property and authorizing the institution of condemnation proceedings if necessary for the Meyers Road Extension Project. At that time, staff provided a general alignm...
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