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Board approves resolution to begin acquiring easements for Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge
Summary
The Board approved a resolution to begin right-of-way actions and negotiations for 43 remaining easements (32 temporary, 11 permanent) needed for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project; staff emphasized negotiations and that settlements over $25,000 will return to the Board.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved a resolution of necessity that authorizes county staff to begin acquiring the remaining easements and pursue negotiations needed for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project.
John Hendrickson, the county—s transportation division director and project engineer, told the board the request covers 43 remaining easements: 32 temporary easements and 11 permanent easements needed for demolition, material staging, temporary detour…
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