Milton exercises right to eminent domain Two of three parcels deemed condemned
“The city of Milton stretched its young legislative limbs at its March 4 Milton City Council meeting. In preparation for the city’s first roundabout, councilmembers unanimously voted to exercise the city’s right of eminent domain on three parcels of land at the Hopewell, Cogburn and Francis Road intersection.
Two of the three parcels have been deemed condemned because of title issues.
The city has used eminent domain because the titles cannot be resolved in a reasonable amount of time, according to Public Works Director Carter Lucas. He said these situations were referred to as “friendly condemnations.”
The first of these two “friendly condemnations” will occur at Hopewell Road/Cogburn Road at Francis Road/Hopewell Road. The city will pay the owner $1,100.
The second is at 2643 Francis Road and the city will purchase the land for $4,200.
But the last parcel at 14750 Hopewell Road has proven difficult to acquire.
“We believe we negotiated in good faith with the property owner and have not been able to come to a resolution,” said Lucas.”
Houp, Will. North FOulton.com 12 March 2013.