HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10231990 - 1.14 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: October 23, 1990
SUBJECT: COUNTY SERVICE AREA R7A ACQUISITIONS - RELOCATION
Project No.: 7758-6X5143 Task: ACQ Account: 3540
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) &BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. Recommended Action:
APPROVE payment to Karen Svihus as determined by Relocation Appeals Officer on September
17, 1990, and recommended by County Counsel, and agreed upon-by Karen Svihus and her
legal counsel.
AUTHORIZE Auditor Controller to issue a check to Karen Svihus for $42,930.00 as a lump sum
replacement housing payment, to be delivered to Contra Costa County Real Property Division
for delivery. Delivery of payment to Karen Svihus shall be after "Full; Release and Satisfaction
of all Claims and Demands" is executed.and delivered to County by Karen Svihus.
II. Financial Impact:
Payment of $42,930 from County Service Area R7A Acquisition Funds. (50% County Service
Area R7A; 50% Town of Danville).
III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background:
The Hap Magee Park was acquired under joint agreement between the County and the Town
of Danville. The Claimant was a tenant on the ranch at the time of the acquisition and is entitled
to relocation benefits required by Government Code §7260.
On March 13, 1990 the Board of Supervisors approved a rental differential payment for the
Claimant totaling $36,000:over a four-year period. Subsequent to,that approval, Claimant's
attorney filed suit against the County. Negotiation with claimant's attorney resulted in a
relocation appeal hearing and the decision of the appeals officer was satisfactory to all parties.
IV. Consequences of Negative Action:
Negative action may result in litigation; further appeal and legal exposure and expense for the
County.
Continued on Attachment: x SIGNATURE:
_ RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
_ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON OCT 2 3 1990 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED Al OTHER
1 hereby certify that this 1s a rrus and correct copy of
VOTE F SUPERVISORS an action taken ano entered on the minutes of the
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
AYES: NOES: ATTESTED: -- Off 2 .9 Ig9n
ABSENT: . ABSTAIN: PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
JMW:GK:gm of Supervisors and ntv AdminiRtrator
c:B023.tl O ofOrig. Div: Public Works (R/P) �' •Deputy
cc: County Administrator
Auditor-Controller (via R/P)
P. W. Accounting
(via R/P)