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An Ordinance authorizing the County of Allegheny to acquire by condemnation certain right-of-way and easement areas from two parcels required to realign Thoms Run Road, also known as Thoms Run - Oakdale Road, in Collier Township (6306-0201), and to take such further action as may be necessary under applicable law, including the Eminent Domain Code.
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Whereas, the County Council of Allegheny deems it advisable to acquire certain right-of-way and easement areas, being 3,790 square feet of right-of-way, required from a parcel of land of Joseph F. Hickman Heirs; and 5,037 square feet of right-of-way and 8,957 square feet of temporary construction easement required from a parcel of land of William E. Johnson, within Collier Township, County of Allegheny and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the purpose of realigning Thoms Run Road, Project No. 6306-0201, (the “Project”), and
Whereas, said Project constitutes a valid public purpose serving the interests of the residents of the County of Allegheny, and
Whereas, the County Council of Allegheny County deems it advisable to acquire by condemnation, certain land hereinafter described, as necessary, 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 Acquire Parcels.
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 parcels, 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 for the Project.
Section 3. Authorizat...
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