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Bend council authorizes eminent‑domain resolution for Franklin Avenue right‑of‑way if negotiations fail
Summary
Councilors adopted a resolution authorizing eminent domain for up to 14 parcels needed for the Franklin Avenue Midtown Multimodal Connections project, saying the early step is a worst‑case measure to avoid year‑long delays if settlements cannot be reached.
The Bend City Council on Nov. 5 adopted a resolution authorizing the city manager to begin eminent‑domain proceedings if property‑level right‑of‑way acquisitions for the Franklin Avenue segment of the Midtown Multimodal Connections project cannot be settled by negotiation.
Ryan Oster, director of the engineering department, described the project limits — from Hill &…
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