IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE appropriating $187,000.00 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2012 Special Road and Bridge Fund in acceptance of funds received from the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and Union Pacific Railroad Company and authorizing payment to certain property owners, in the aggregate amount of $157,040.00, for right-of-way and loss of access.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4467, October 22, 2012
INTRODUCED BY Bob Spence, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, by Ordinance 4379, dated January 3, 2012, the Legislature did authorize the vacation of a portion of Old Lexington Road due to the proposed closing of an at-grade crossing by the Union Pacific Railroad to reduce hazardous railroad crossings; and,
WHEREAS, by Resolution 17842, dated March 5, 2012, the Legislature did authorize the County Executive to execute a Supplemental Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and the Union Pacific Railroad Company for the purpose of permanently closing the at-grade railroad crossing located on a portion of Old Lexington Road; and,
WHEREAS, as part of the Supplemental Agreement, MHTC and Union Pacific agreed to remit to the County the amount of $93,500.00 each, for an aggregate total in the amount of $187,000.00; and
WHEREAS, these funds will be used to compensate property owners for right-of-way and loss of access and to reimburse the County for the costs necessary to close the road and build a cul-de-sac with appropriate signage; and,
WHEREAS, the Acting Director of Public Works has made offers to and negotiated for the acquisition of tracts from the following properties:
OWNER PRICE
Methodist Church $37,040.00
of America, Buckner
Mershon Land Holdings $120,000.00
and,
WHEREAS, the Acting Director of Public Works recommends payment to these property owners in an aggregate amount of $157,040.00 for the ...
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