The Marietta Daily Journal – Marietta after eminent domain for center

MARIETTA — The City Council unanimously supported using eminent domain to take two properties just north of the 120 Loop in an effort to finish the final project from the 2009 parks bond.

Over the last month, the city has been collecting small lots near the corner of North Marietta Parkway and Fairground Street to be used in the planned expansion of the Elizabeth Porter Recreation Center.

The center, at 370 Montgomery St., sits on 2.7 acres of land. The city already owns nearly 1.7 acres of adjacent properties, according to Rich Buss, the city’s parks director.

On Sept. 11, the council agreed to pay $54,000 to First Citizens Bank and Trust Co. for the property at 357 Allgood Road. The land includes a 756-square-foot home built in 1950.

On Sept. 30, a liquor store called Hunter’s Package, on .399 acres at 321 Allgood Road, was bought for $270,000.

The city is attempting to acquire five additional properties that would total 1.198 acres, Buss said. Two of those properties, 343 Allgood Road and 349 Allgood Road, were targeted for condemnation by the council Wednesday night.

via The Marietta Daily Journal – Marietta after eminent domain for center.