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An Ordinance authorizing the County of Allegheny to clear the right-of-way for reconstruction of Scotia Run Bridge No. 1, Project No. XC01-0403, in the Borough of Jefferson Hills, and to acquire by condemnation certain parcels of land for this project, and to take such further action as may be necessary under applicable law, including the Eminent Domain Code of 1964, as amended.
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Whereas, the County Council of Allegheny deems it advisable to clear the right-of-way for the reconstruction of Scotia Run Bridge No. 1, Project No. XC01-0403, in the Borough of Jefferson Hills within the County of Allegheny and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (the "Project"), and
Whereas, the County Council of Allegheny County deems it advisable to acquire by condemnation, certain land hereinafter described, as necessary, for additional right-of-way and easements for the Project.
The Council of the County of Allegheny hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Incorporation of the Preamble.
The provisions set forth in the preamble to this Ordinance are incorporated by reference in their entirety herein.
Section 2. Authorization to Clear Right-of-Way.
That Council deems it advisable and necessary to authorize the Law Department, in conjunction with the Department of Public Works, to obtain appraisals and title reports, to negotiate and acquire the required rights-of-way and easements, to prepare the necessary petitions, resolutions and all other documents, including, but not limited to Declarations of Taking, Petitions to Deposit Estimated Just Compensation into Court and Petitions for Appointment of Viewers, all or some of which may be required in clearing the right-of-way, for the Project.
Section 3. Authorization to Acquire Property by Condemnation.
That Council deems it advisable and necessary to take under the right of eminent domain the property of the following persons or corporations and to acquire title thereto in fee simple, as necessar...
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