Oolitic Town Council Takes Next Step In Safe Routes To School
“The Oolitic Town Council Monday night gave Town Attorney Greg Pittman permission to seek two appraisals so the city can move forward with their Safe Routes To School.
The appraisals are required so INDOT can begin the process of eminent domain of property owned by business man, Kenny Hawkins.
Hawkins has refused to donate his property on Hoosier Avenue for the side walk project because of the possible repercussions to his business.
Eminent domain is the power to take private property for public use by the state.
Safe Routes to School project, would add sidewalks on the east side of Hoosier Avenue from Fourth Street to Ninth Street.”
WBIW.com 30 April 2013.