Resolution 2008-353
RESOLUTION NO. 2008353
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION OF LAND AND
EASEMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROADWAY,
DRAINAGE AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE
EXPANSION OF COLLIER BOULEVARD FROM GREEN BOULEVARD TO
GOLDEN GATE BOULEVARD, INCLUDING PORTIONS EAST ON WHITE
BOULEVARD AND WEST ON PINE RIDGE ROAD (PROJECT NO. 68056).
WHEREAS, the acquisition of right-of-way for the expansion of Collier Boulevard from
Green Boulevard to Golden Gate Boulevard (Project No. 68056) (hereinafter referred to as "the
Project"), is included in Collier County's Five Year Transportation Work Program; and
WHEREAS, plans and specifications have been prepared for construction ofthe project;
and
WHEREAS, the location for the construction of the proposed improvements has been
fixed by survey and is collectively represented by the legal descriptions comprising Exhibit "A"
attached hereto and incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, after consideration of the availability of alternate routes and locations, the
comparative costs of the project alternatives, various impacts upon the environment, long range
planning options, and public safety considerations, the Board desires to exercise its right to
condemn property for public purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that it has been determined by the
Board that the expansion of Collier Boulevard from the Green Boulevard to Golden Gate
Boulevard, including portions east on White Boulevard and west on Pine Ridge Road
(hereinafter referred to as "the Project"), is necessary and in the public's best interest in order to
protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Collier County.
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the acquisition ofland and easements for
construction of the Project is an integral part of the County's long range planning effort, and is
included in the Capital Improvement Element of the Collier County Growth Management Plan,
as approved by the Florida Department of Community Affairs.
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Staff has reviewed alternative
locations for the Project, and the costs associated with the design, property rights acquisition, and
construction of the Project, as well as public safety and welfare considerations associated with
the design and construction of the Project, and various impacts to the environment, and the
Board finds that after consideration of these issues, the most feasible locations for construction
of the proposed improvements is collectively represented by the legal descriptions comprising
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein.
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that in order to construct the Project as designed, it
is necessary for the Board to acquire the land and easements described in Exhibit "A".
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that all property shall be put to public purposes.
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the County staff and Office ofthe County
Attorney are hereby authorized and directed to immediately acquire by gift, purchase or
condemnation in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 73, 74 and 127, Florida Statutes, the
land and easements more particularly described in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated
herein.
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AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that no mobile homes are located on the property
sought to be acquired and therefore it will not be necessary to remove any mobile homes from
the property to be acquired.
This Resolution, adopted on this lNlj day of bE- CE:N8:sQ.
, 2008, after motion,
second and majority vote.
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Exhibits
for
Resolution
2008-353
can be viewed at the
Minutes and Records
Department