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After years of negotiation, council authorizes one final offer for Higuera Street right‑of‑way acquisitions
Summary
Following public comment from a property owner who alleged stalled negotiations, the council authorized staff to make a final offer to Higuera Street property owners; city attorney said staff rejected private‑improvement demands as an improper use of public funds.
The San Luis Obispo City Council authorized staff — as part of the consent agenda — to issue a final offer to two property owners on Higuera Street to acquire necessary rights‑of‑way for a longstanding street project, after a property owner urged the council not to transfer decision authority to engineering staff.
What the council approved: Staff said negotiations over easements on Higuera Street have been ongoing for roughly five years. Public Works Director Manhorn told the council staff recommends one final offer to the affected property owners; if the…
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