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Read. Follow. Verify.Approval to Purchase Land for NW 49th Street Road Project
Record date · May 5, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The Board of County Commissioners is considering a request to authorize the County Attorney and County Engineer to acquire from the Adam Paul Lusk and Lynn Ann Lusk Joint . This land is required for the NW 49th Street Phase 3 road construction project at a cost of $2,488,131.25.
The county is spending $2,488,131.25 in public funds to acquire specific private property for the expansion of NW 49th Street.
Who It Affects
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Adam Paul Lusk and Lynn Ann Lusk Joint Revocable Trust
The trust is the entity transferring property interests to the county in exchange for payment.
County Taxpayers
Taxpayer funds are being used to finance the $2,488,131.25 property acquisition.
Key Facts
- The county is seeking authorization to acquire property interests for the NW 49th Street Phase 3 road construction project.
- The total expenditure for this acquisition is $2,488,131.25.
- The property is currently held by the Adam Paul Lusk and Lynn Ann Lusk Joint Revocable Trust.
- The County Attorney and County Engineer are the designated officials authorized to proceed with the acquisition.
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- The budget impact is classified as neutral.
- The file number for this request is 2026-22801.
- The request was introduced on April 23, 2026.
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High-Value Land Acquisition
The acquisition involves a significant expenditure of over $2.4 million for a single road project phase.
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