Box 21, Folder 43, Document 21

Box 21, Folder 43, Document 21

824 Hurt BuiLpine
TELEPHONE JA. 3-6074

ATLANTA, GEeorGIA 30303

September 13, 1967

Mr. Jerry I. Arnold
1022 Tuckawanna Drive, S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30311

RE: Project Georgia R+90
West End Urban Redevelopment
Area
Parcel 90-3
940 Mathews Street, 3.W.

Dear Mr. Arnold:

Reference is made to your letter of August 28, 1967, to Ivan Allen, Jr.,
Mayor, relative to the above captioned property, which is owned by your
Mother, Mrs. Sarah H. Arnold.

All property that is acquired by The Housing Authority of the City of
Atlanta, is appraised by two well-qualified, independent appraisers

and the prices paid are the ones established by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development. While it is true that we have to resort
to condemnation of property at times, this action is not used to coerce
property owners but is used for their protection. The law states that
the condemning authority must pay just and adequate compensation as of

_ the day of the taking and the courts have defined this as market value.
In all cases we strive to treat owners equally and fairly in negotiation
for the purchase of their property.

I can assure you that the improvements that were made to the property
were taken into consideration when the final appraisal was made. Our
staff makes a eareful review and an inspection of each property before
a price is established.

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Mr. Jerry I. Arnold ~2- September 13, 1967

If we may be of further service to you in this matter, or if you wish to
discuss the matter further, we will be most happy to talk with you.

Very truly yours,

M. B. Satterfield
Executive Director

ec: Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr., Mayor
Honorable Lester Maddox, Governor
Honorable Herman Talmadge, Senator

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