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Prepared by LeAnn M. Even, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street,
Waterloo, IA 50703, (319) 291-4323.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-366
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH
RESPECT TO THE KATOSKI ROAD/HUNTINGTON ROAD
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, TO ESTABLISH THE
AMOUNT OF JUST COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN
PROPERTY INTERESTS TO BE ACQUIRED FOR PROJECT
PURPOSES, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF
CONDEMNATION PROCEDURES FOR ACQUISITION OF
SAID PROPERTY INTERESTS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE
PROJECT OBJECTIVES.
WHEREAS, the City of Waterloo desires to undertake a project for the re -design and
construction of Huntington Road ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2026, the City Council of the City of Waterloo ("Council") set a
date of public hearing on the proposed Project for July 6, 2026, and written notice of said hearing
has been mailed as required by law to interested persons, including but not limited to the owners
and record contract purchasers of "agricultural land" as defined by Iowa Code § 6A.21, and has
been published in the manner required by law; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing has been held and the Council has heard the testimony
and evidence submitted by City planning staff and by members of the general public, and the
Council desires to make a final selection of the Project site location, to authorize funding for the
Project, and to acquire the property interests necessary for the Project, whether fee title,
permanent easements or temporary easements; and
WHEREAS, the Council deems it appropriate to approve the proposed project, and finds
that there is a reasonable expectation that the City of Waterloo will be able to achieve its public
purpose, comply with all applicable standards, and obtain the necessary permits, all in
connection with the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Waterloo desires to proceed in accordance with law to acquire
the property by entering into good faith negotiations for the purchase of the property, and in the
event such good -faith efforts fail, by condemnation or eminent domain.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, that:
1. The route or location and design of the Project as presented to the Council shall be
and hereby are selected as the final Project route or location and design, that
public funding of the Project is hereby authorized, and that there is a reasonable expectation that
the City of Waterloo will be able to achieve its public purpose, comply with all applicable
standards, and obtain the necessary permits all in connection with the Project.
2. The City Council finds that the Project will constitute a public use, public purpose, or
public improvement as contemplated by Iowa Code § 6A.22, that the acquisition of property is
necessary to complete the Project, and accordingly, the use of condemnation or eminent domain
to acquire the property interests, if necessary, is appropriate and authorized.
3. The offices of Community Planning and Development and the City Attorney are
hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the acquisition of the property interests in the
manner authorized by law, including but not limited to, appraising the property to be acquired,
entering into good -faith negotiations for the acquisition of the property, and commencing
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condemnation or eminent domain proceedings as prescribed under Iowa Code Chapters 6A and
6B.
4. The Community Planning and Development Department is authorized to incur such
incidental costs, relocation costs, management costs, and other costs as may be reasonably
necessary or required by law in connection with the acquisition of the property interests, to
assure payment of just compensation to property owners, and to assist in relocation and other
expenses made necessary by the Project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July 2026.
Signed by:
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Kelley Felf cffA�.,
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