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Council declines a developer agreement after language implying city obligation to acquire right‑of‑way raised concerns
Summary
Council rejected a developer‑draft agreement tying city action to acquire a needed access right‑of‑way (by purchase or eminent domain) after members said the clause read as a binding obligation; motions to approve the agreement failed and staff will rework language with the attorney if parties wish to continue negotiations.
Council members voted down a developer‑provided agreement at the April 14 meeting after intense discussion about a provision that reads to obligate the city to "acquire expeditiously" the property needed for public access either by voluntary purchase or use of eminent domain.
Staff said the document was intended to memorialize…
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