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ESTATE OF DANIEL LAWS CONDEMNATION ACTION <br /> By: William Goodrich, City Attorney <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />The City commenced a condemnation aclion against the Daniel Laws estate in order to acquire the <br />water tower parcel and right-of-way for the extension of Dysprosium Street N.W. The Court <br />Appointed Commissioners have now made their award. The total award is $57,800.00. The <br />City's appraisal and offer was $41,500.00. The difference of $16,300.00 represents the <br />Commissioners award of severance damages to the 3.78 acre tract which lies East of the <br />Dysprosium Street extension. The land owner asked the commissioners to award a total of <br />$124,800.00. However, the land owner is willing to accept the Commissioners award. The <br />issue for the Council is whelher or not to accept the award or appeal to District Court. Factors <br />to consider, of course is the likelihood of succeeding on appeal, and the cost of appealing. <br /> <br />Enclosed is a copy of the Report of Commissioners and map showing the parcel locations. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />Staff recommendation will be discussed with Council at the meeting. <br /> <br />Council Action: <br /> <br />Based on your discussion. <br /> <br />Review Checklist: <br /> <br />City Administrator X <br />City Attorney . × <br />City Engineer .X <br />Community Development Director <br /> <br />WKG/jmt <br /> <br />Chief of Police <br />Finance Officer <br />Public Works Supervisor <br />Other <br /> <br />X <br /> <br /> <br />