HomeMy Public PortalAbout1977_02_09_R020 TOWN OF LEESBURG
IN
LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
77-20
PRESENTED Feb. 9, 1977
ADOPTED Feb. 9, 1977
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN OFFER TO JAMES B.
ANDERSON FOR AN EASEMENT REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE
TOWN ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
IN THE EVENT THE OFFER IS REFUSED
WHEREAS, the Council has authorized construction of a storm
water drainage system to alleviate flooding conditions in the
business section and the southern industrial sections of the town;
and
WHEREAS, a public necessity exists requiring the acquisition
of easements in which storm drainage system can be constructed;
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to ~cquire an easement for said system
on the lands of James B. Anderson; and
WHEREAS, the said James B. Anderson has been requested to
execute a deed of easement for such installation and construction
for a nominal sum, but said owner has not agreed to do so; but has
executed an agreement permitting installation of the system prior
to resolution of the issue either by negotiation or condemnation
which agreement has a condition that the town will forfeit a
deposit if condemnation is not filed prior to March 25, 1977 in
the event negotiations fail:
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, as
follows:
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SECTION I. The sum of $3856.00 be and the same shall be
offered James B. Anderson for the easement free and clear of all
title defects for liens or encumbrances; that if said offer is
not accepted in writing within five (5) days from the receipt
thereof the Town Attorney is authorized and directed to file
forthwith a petition for condemnation of the required easement
and right of entry, if such is necessary, on behalf of the Town
of Leesburg.
SECTION II. An appropriation is hereby made for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1977 in the amount of $3856.00 to Account
No. 10110.810.
PASSED this 9th day of February , 1977.
Attest:
Clerk o [~ounci 1
Mary A~ne Newman, Mayor
Town of Leesburg