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Council discusses condemnation authority for 180th Street/Smoky Point roundabout
Summary
Public Works told the Arlington City Council it has acquired three of four corner parcels for the 180th Street/Smoky Point roundabout and seeks an ordinance authorizing condemnation if negotiations with the remaining southwest-corner owner fail; staff said it expects to take only a small corner and pay fair market compensation.
Public Works staff asked the council for an ordinance authorizing condemnation authority to complete the 180th Street and Smoky Point Boulevard roundabout after the city acquired property at three of the four corners but is still negotiating with the southwest-corner owner. "We are negotiating with the ... southwest corner property owners," Public Works staff said, adding that the city wants the authority "as a precaution" so it can proceed if talks fail.
Councilors pressed staff on…
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