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Consider Approval of Settlement of Austin Drive Condemnation Lawsuit
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Whereas, the City Council has previously determined and declared the public necessity to acquire public road right-of-way necessary for the proposed construction and extension of Austin Drive from its current terminus to Devondale Road; and
Whereas, the City instituted the lawsuit, City of Rochester Hills v Crown Service Plaza Partners ("Crown"), Oakland County Circuit Court No. 08-095054-CC, for the purpose of acquiring a public highway easement on a portion of the property owned by Crown; and
Whereas, the City and Crown have negotiated a tentative settlement as set forth in the proposed Final Order for Settlement.
Therefore, It Is Resolved that the City Council approves the settlement as set forth in the proposed Final Order for Settlement and hereby authorizes the City Attorney to sign the Order on the City's behalf and present it to the Court for entry.