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Council authorizes advertisement of ordinance to acquire parcels for Niblock Alley project
Summary
Council authorized advertising an ordinance that would allow declarations of taking for five small parcels needed for the Niblock Alley redevelopment; three owners agreed to deed‑in‑lieu arrangements while two parcels may require condemnation.
Oxford Borough Council authorized advertisement of an ordinance that, if adopted at a subsequent meeting, would permit the borough to file declarations of taking for five parcels critical to the Niblock Alley redevelopment.
Borough Manager Pauline Garcia‑Allen said engineering for the complex urban infill project is roughly 30% complete and that coordination with adjacent redevelopment efforts has delayed the anticipated bid schedule. Solicitor Stacey Fuller explained that three property owners have agreed to deed‑in‑lieu arrangements but that two owners have not, so formal condemnation may be necessary to secure site control and related tax benefits. Fuller emphasized that the current vote authorizes only advertisement of the ordinance; final approval is planned for the second February meeting.
Council carried the motion to advertise the ordinance; staff will return with final documents and recommended actions for formal adoption and potential legal proceedings.
