An Ordinance authorizing the County of Allegheny to acquire by condemnation a certain drainage easement area from a parcel of land of Ernest M. Pido and Catherine Beauchamp required to construct a replacement storm sewer along West Run - Homestead & Duquesne Connecting Road, also known as East 22nd Avenue Extension, in Munhall Borough (5331-0002), and to take such further action as may be necessary under applicable law, including the Eminent Domain Code.
Whereas, the County Council of Allegheny deems it advisable to acquire a certain drainage easement area, being a 2,092 square foot area required from a parcel of land of Ernest M. Pido and Catherine Beauchamp, located on West Run - Homestead & Duquesne Connecting Road, also known as East Twenty Second Avenue Extension, within Munhall Borough, County of Allegheny and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the purpose of constructing a replacement storm sewer, Project No. 5331-0002, (the “Project”), and
Whereas, said Project constitutes a valid public purpose serving the interests of the residents of the County of Allegheny, and
Whereas, the County, through its Department of Public Works, has attempted to amicably acquire the property hereinafter identified consistent with applicable law, and
Whereas, the County Council of Allegheny County now deems it advisable to acquire by condemnation, the property and property interests hereinafter described, as necessary, for the Project.
The Council of the County of Allegheny hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Incorporation of the Preamble.
The provisions set forth in the preamble to this Ordinance are incorporated by reference in their entirety herein.
Section 2. Authorization to Acquire Parcels.
That Council deems it advisable and necessary to authorize the Law Department, in conjunction with the Department of Public Works, to obtain appraisals and title reports, to negotiate and acquire the parcels, to prepare the necessary petitions, resolution...
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