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Fond du Lac council approves resolution to begin eminent-domain process for longtime blighted building
Summary
The Fond du Lac City Council on Sept. 10 approved Resolution 9,202, finding a long-vacant building blighted under Wis. Stat. §32.03(6)(a) and authorizing the start of eminent-domain proceedings, despite calls from some residents for more public information and time.
The Fond du Lac City Council voted 6-1 on Sept. 10 to adopt Resolution 9,202, finding a downtown property blighted under section 32.03(6)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes and directing staff to begin the statutory eminent-domain process. Councilmember Heisler moved the resolution and Councilmember Godfrey seconded; Councilmember Leering cast the lone dissent.
The resolution begins a process the city attorney described as “the very first step in what will be quite a long process.” City Attorney Miss Hoffman told the council the item does not determine future use of the property and that any acquisition would include appraisal and the owner’s right to contest compensation.
The issue drew public comment and an…
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