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Request for Approval to proceed with the Hamlin Road Right-of-Way Acquisitions
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Whereas, present conditions necessitate the reconstruction and widening of Hamlin Road as a 4-lane boulevard between Crooks and Livernois Roads; and
Whereas, detailed plans showing such improvement have been prepared and are now on file in the City Engineer's office.
Now, Therefore, It Is Resolved that the City of Rochester Hills declares and determines that it is necessary to reconstruct and widen Hamlin Road as a 4-lane boulevard between Crooks and Livernois Roads in the City of Rochester Hills as is more fully described and detailed on the construction plans.
It Is Further Resolved that it is necessary to acquire fee simple or lesser estate in real property, and other property and access rights to certain parcels of land described and shown on the exhibit attached hereto, with or without the agreement of the owners thereof, for the purposes of reconstructing and widening Hamlin Road, that said parcels are necessary for the use and benefit of the public, and that good faith written offers to purchase said property interests are being made.
It Is Finally Resolved that for those property interests the City is unable to acquire through agreement with the owner, the City Administration and City Attorney are authorized to institute condemnation proceedings against the owners and other parties of interest in said private property necessary for the reconstruction and widening of Hamlin Road as a 4-lane boulevard, between Crooks and Livernois Roads.