HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-12-19 Public hearing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of
Iowa City will hold a public hearing on the 19th day
of December, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of the City of Iowa City, 410 E.
Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said
meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the
City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk;
at which hearing the Council will consider a
Resolution of Intent to Convey the Englert Theatre
property to Englert Civic Theatre, Inc., an Iowa
non-profit corporation.
Copies of the proposed resolution are on file for
public examination in the office of the City Clerk,
Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons wishing to
make their views known for Council consideration
are encouraged to appear at the above-
mentioned time and place.
MARlAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND
ESTIMATED COST FOR CITY OF IOWA CITY
CABLE TV DIVISION OFFICES PROJECT
IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED
PERSONS:
Public notice is hereby given that the City Council
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public
hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract
and estimated cost for the construction of the City
of Iowa City Cable TV Division Offices Project in
said City at 7 p.m. on the 19th day of December,
2000, said meeting to be held in the Council
Chambers in the Civic Center in said City, or if
said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of
the City Council thereafter as posted by the City
Clerk.
Said plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost are now on file in the office of the
City Clerk in the Civic Center in Iowa City, Iowa,
and may be inspected by any interested persons.
Any interested persons may appear at said
meeting of the City Council for the purpose of
making objections to and comments concerning
said plans, specifications, contract or the cost of
making said improvement.
This notice is given by order of the City Council
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa and as provided by
law.
MARlAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT
AND ESTIMATED COST FOR
THE HIGHWAY 6 CORRIDOR
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED
PERSONS:
Public notice is hereby given that the City Council
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public
hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract
and estimated cost for the construction of the
Highway 6 Corridor Improvements Project in said
City at 7 p.m. on the 19th day of December, 2000,
said meeting to be held in the Council Chambers
in the Civic Center in said City, or if said meeting
is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City
Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk.
Said plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost are now on file in the office of the
City Clerk in the Civic Center in Iowa City, Iowa,
and may be inspected by any interested persons.
Any interested persons may appear at said
meeting of the City Council for the purpose of
making objections to and comments concerning
said plans, specifications, contract or the cost of
making said improvement.
This notice is given by order of the City Council
of the City of Iowa City, Iowa and as provided by
law.
MARlAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHT8 WHICH MAY BE
NEEDED FOR COURT HILL TRUNK $ANITAR¥ SEWER PROJECT
TO: Wilfreda A. & Albert N. Hieronymus, 3322 Muscatine Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52245
Chapter 6B of the Iowa Code requires a governmental body which proposes to acquire
property rights under power of eminent domain for a public improvement project to give
notice of the project to all agricultural property owners whose properties may be affected and
to hold a public heating.
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above-identified agricultural property owners that the
City Council of the City of Iowa City will consider funding of the site-specific design for the
Court Hill Trunk Sanitary Sewer Project, making the final selection of the route or site
location, or acquiring or condemning property rights, if necessary, required for the project.
Said project involves construction of a sanitary sewer from Court Hill Park to Scott Park
along Ralston Creek.
2. PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS MAY BE ACQUIRED BY NEGOTIATION OR
CONDEMNATION.
If the above-described project is approved by the City Council, the City may need to acquire
property rights for the project improvements. Property rights may include a temporary
construction easement, a permanent easement, and/or a fee simple parcel (complete
ownership). Upon review of the records of the Johnson County Auditor, it appears that
properties or portions of properties owned by the above-identified persons may have to be
acquired for the project by the methods described above. The City will attempt to purchase
the required property by good faith negotiations. If negotiations are unsuccessful, the City
will condemn those property rights which it determines are necessary for the project. The
proposed location of the above-described public improvement is shown on documentation
which is now on file in the office of the City Clerk and available for public viewing.
3. CITY PROCESS TO DECIDE TO PROCEED WITH THE PROJECT AND TO
ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS; CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED TO FUND
PROJECT.
The City has provided funding in its budget for this project, as well as funding to acquire any
property rights that may be needed for the project. City staff has analyzed the options for how
to proceed with this project and has coordinated project planning with other appropriate
agencies. The planning has reached the point where preliminary designs now indicate that
certain property rights may need to be acquired. Any public comment will be considered in
preparing the final designs, particularly as private property may be affected.
In making the decision to fund the site-specific design for the public improvement, to make
the final selection of the route or site location, or to acquire or condemn property rights, if
necessary, the City Council is required to hold a public hearing, giving persons interested in
the proposed project the opportunity to present their views regarding the decision to fund the
site-specific designs for the project, make the final selection of the route or site location, or to
acquire or condemn, if necessary, property or an interest in property for the project. The
public hearing will be held on the 19th day of December, 2000 in the City Council
Chambers, Civic Center, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, lowa, commencing at
7:00 p.m. or, if cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by
the City Clerk. In order to fund the site-specific design for the public improvement, to
make the final selection of the route or site location, or to commence the acquisition or
condemnation of property rights, if necessary, for the above-desctibed project, City Council
will be required to approve the project and authorize acquisition of private property tights for
the project by Council resolution. The City Council is scheduled to consider adoption of a
resolution authorizing acquisition of property tights for the above-described project following
the public hearing.
When an appraisal is required, if the project is approved by the City Council, an appraiser
will determine the compensation to be paid for easements and/or property acquired in fee
simple. The City will offer no less than the appraised value and will attempt to purchase only
the needed property by good faith negotiations. If the City is unable to acquire properties
needed for the project by negotiation, the City will acquire those property rights by
condemnation.
4. CONTACT PERSON
If you have any questions concerning the Court Hill Trunk Sanitary Sewer Project please
contact the following person:
Daniel Scott, Sr. Civil Engineer, City of Iowa City, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA
52240, (319) 356-5144
5. THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND IS NOT AN OFFER TO
PURCHASE PROPERTY RIGHTS.
The City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa has not yet determined to undertake the
above-described project or to acquire property rights for the project. This Notice does not
constitute an offer to purchase property rights.
6. STATEMENT OF RIGHTS.
Just as the law grants certain entities the right to acquire private property, you as the owner of
property have certain rights. You have the right to:
a. Receive just compensation for the taking of property. (Iowa Const., Article I, Section 18)
b. An offer to purchase which may not be less than the lowest appraisal of the fair market
value of the property. (Iowa Code §5 6B.45, 6B54)
c. Receive a copy of the appraisal, if an appraisal is required, upon which the acquiring
agency's determination of just compensation is based not less than 10 days before being
contacted by the acquiring agency's acquisition agent. ( Iowa Code §6B.45)
d. When an appraisal is required, an opportunity to accompany at least one appraiser of the
acquiring agency who appraises your property. (Iowa Code §6B.54)
e. Participate in good faith negotiations with the acquiring agency before the acquiring
agency begins condemnation proceedings. (Iowa Code 56B.3(1))
f. If you cannot agree on a purchase price with the acquiring agency, a determination of just
compensation by an impartial compensation commission and the right to appeal its award to
district court. (Iowa Code 5§ 6]3.4, 6B.7, and 6B. 18)
g. A review by the compensation commission of the necessity for the condemnation if your
property is agricultural land being condemned for industry; (Iowa Code 5 6B.4A)
h. Payment of the agreed upon purchase price, or if condemned, a deposit of the
compensation commission award before you are required to surrender possession of the
property. (Iowa Code 5§ 6B.25 and 6B.54(11))
i. Reimbursement for expenses incidental to transferring title to the acquiring agency.
(Iowa Code 55 6B.33 and 6B.54(10))
j. Reimbursement of certain litigation expenses: (1) if the award of the compensation
commissioners exceeds 110 percent of the acquiring agency's final offer before
condemnation; and (2) if the award on appeal in court is more than the compensation
commissioner's award. (Iowa Code 56B.33)
k. At least 90 days written notice to vacate occupied property. (Iowa Code § 6B.54(4))
1. Relocation services and payments, if you are eligible to receive them, and the right to
appeal your eligibility for and amount of payments. (Iowa Code 5316.9)
The rights set out in this Statement are not claimed to be a full and complete list or
explanation of an owner's rights under the law. They are derived from Iowa Code Chapters
6A, 6B and 316, For a more thorough presentation of an owner's rights, you should refer
directly to the Iowa Code or contact an attorney of your choice.
s/Marian K. Karr, City Clerk