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Merriam council authorizes eminent-domain process and easements survey for 40 Ninth Street reconstruction
Summary
Council approved a resolution declaring the necessity to acquire easements for the 40 Ninth Street project and later adopted an ordinance directing the City Attorney to begin eminent-domain proceedings; council also voted 7–1 to waive the first reading of the ordinance.
The Merriam City Council advanced the 40 Ninth Street reconstruction project on motions that authorize survey work and start the legal process to obtain required easements, including eminent-domain authority if needed.
The council first approved a resolution declaring the necessity for condemnation and authorizing surveys and legal descriptions for the 40 Ninth Street project, which covers the corridor from Schweitzer Road to Antioch Road. The motion to adopt the resolution was made by Council Member Silvers and seconded by Council Member Leahy; the resolution passed on an 8–0 vote.
Public Works staff said the project is roughly one mile long and includes a two-inch mill overlay and replacement, new curb and gutter, pavement markings, stormwater improvements, a new sidewalk on both sides of the street and a…
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