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Amity council authorizes sale of temporary easements for ODOT ADA project, stresses business access protections
Summary
Councilors authorized the sale of proposed temporary/permanent easements for an ODOT ADA project affecting three parcels, debated donation versus payment, and asked staff to secure written contractor commitments to maintain business access.
The Amity City Council authorized staff to proceed with sale of proposed temporary and permanent easements requested by the Oregon Department of Transportation for an ADA project that affects three private parcels.
Council discussion centered on whether to donate the small slivers of right-of-way or to request fair compensation. On the record the chair noted appraisals suggesting compensation "around $2,500 between 1,500 and $2,500," and several councilors expressed concern about maintaining business access during construction. City Administrator Nathan (speaker 1) said he would seek an obligation statement from the construction manager stating that access to the affected business will be maintained.
After debating options the council approved a motion "to approve a sale of post easements and authorize the city administrator to execute the remittance" (motion recorded on the transcript) and the motion passed by voice vote. Councilors emphasized they want contractor commitments in writing and that staff should continue to advocate for local business access during construction.
