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Defiance Council approves easements, authorizes eminent-domain steps for Ottawa Avenue corridor and Ralston roundabout
Summary
The Defiance City Council on Nov. 11 adopted ordinances authorizing multiple easements and a fee acquisition tied to the Ottawa Avenue corridor and Ralston Avenue roundabout projects, including filings to proceed with eminent domain where titles are complex. Staff cited good-faith deposit amounts to be escrowed with the court.
Defiance City Council members on Nov. 11 voted to adopt a series of ordinances authorizing property interests and easements needed for the Ottawa Avenue corridor improvements and the Ralston Avenue roundabout project.
City staff identified several small, targeted takings and purchases meant to allow storm drainage and roadwork to proceed. "This will help us ensure that we have proper drainage for the Ottawa Avenue corridor project," said Mister O'Donnell, city staff, during the presentation.
The council approved an appropriation of an easement interest at 1105…
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