HomeMy Public PortalAbout1988_12_13_R253RESOLUTION NO.
A I{ESOLUTION:
PRESENTED Decembe_r 13, 1988
88-253 ADOPTED December 13, 1988
AUTHORIT, ING AN OFFER TO KENNETH F. McKEEHAN FOR TPIE
ACQUISITION OF AVIGATION EASEMENT NEEDED FOR ~lV~IE SOUTH
RUNWAY EXTENSION AT THE LEESBURG MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND
AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
WHEREAS, the town's Capital Improvements Program and the adopted Airport Master Plan
call for a runway extension to a total length of 5500 feet to attract corporate aircraft; and
WHEREAS, the 1000 foot extension to the north has been completed; and
WHEREAS, the FAA requires purchase of land and easements necessary for the extended clear
zone prior to construction of the southern 1000 foot extension; and
WHEREAS, 22 of the 39 acres needed have already been purchased; and
WHEREAS, the FAA has authorized the process used to establish the value of the remairdng
property south of the airport; and
WI-IE~, the FAA recommends fee acquisition of avigation easements over a Imrcel of land
owned by Kenneth F. McKeehan; and
WI-IEREAS, the FAA and the Commonwealth of Virginia will fund 95% of the costs.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia tm follows:
SECTION I. Kenneth F. McKeehan is hereby offered the sum of $11,000 for the purchase of
the clear zone approach easement, more or less shown on the attached plat of Ross, Frar~ce and
Ratcliff, Ltd. dated November 11, 1988, on condition that title to the land affected is free and clear of
all defects, liens or encumbrances. The easement will be conveyed according to the plat and
description described above by good and proper deed, with the usual warranties of title within thirty
(30) days after written acceptance of this offer, with a right of entry commencing at the time of
acceptance.
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RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING OFFER FOR FEE SIMPLE PuRcHASE
SECTION 17. In the event this offer is not accepted in writing within thirty (30) days from
receipt, the Council hereby declares that an essential public convenience and necessity exists
requiring entry upon the property prior to the determination and deposit of the amo~xnt of just
compensation, and does hereby authorize the town attorney to fde the requisite petition for
condemnation and early entry, on behalf of the Town of Leesburg and does authorize the Director of
Finance to issue a check in the sum of $11,000 payable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court in
accordance with Section 25-46.8 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended.
PASSED this 13th day of
Aq'YEST:
Clerk of Co~cil
December ,1988.
Robert E. Sevila, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
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