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. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 5:0. XI. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION BY CONDEMNATION (2777 CENTENNIAL BOULEVARD) (TAX LOT #17-03-28-20-01101) Ms. Andersen explained that this project will provide the sewer extension necessary to support development of the Kinsrow Apartments, on which construction is scheduled to begin this winter. She noted that the project (identified as Exhibit A) is inaccurately described in councilors' packets and should be modified to be tax lot #17-03-28-30-01101. Mr. Green asked about the long-term effect of initiating condemnation procedures. Ms. Andersen responded that the project is the generator of the need for acquisition by the City. The Centennial project is identified in the 1984 Master Plan for sewering and for development to go forward, that improvement must occur. She pointed out that the process requires the payment of fair market value for the parcels and court procedures are in place to protect property owners and insure that they are receiving fair market value while the public is protected from paying prices that exceed that value. Mr. Gleason added that if the condemnation procedure is not initiated on this type of project, it is conceivable that the last party could hold the entire e project hostage in order to exact a price far in excess of the market. Answering Ms. Bascom's inquiry about earlier testimony in which a citizen complained of receiving less than appraised value for his property, Ms. Andersen said that in condemnation procedures, it is usual to have appraisals done by the City or public agency and the private property owner may also have an independent appraisal. If the independent appraisal reflects a value not reflected in the offer from the governmental agency, court proceedings are available to the property owner. City Attorney Tim Sercombe added that those reviews are typically before a jury. Ms. Bascom asked what type of unit the Kinsrow Apartment development will add to the rental housing stock. Staff agreed that a briefing memo would be sent with that information. Res. No. 4135--A resolution authorizing the institution of proceedings in eminent domain for the acquisition by condemnation of property interests across Tax Lot 17-03-28-30-01101 (2777 Centennial Boulevard) for the purpose of construction of sanitary and storm sewers; and declaring an emergency. . MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 14, 1989 Page 12