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Here we go again<br>
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The Mayor and Council of Riverdale Park plan to introduce an
Ordinance on Monday night to condemn and seize the property know as
Jey's Auto at 5731 Baltimore Ave. Recently, the Town made an
unsuccessful attempt to purchase the property for $500,000.00 Now
the Mayor and Council believe they have the right to condemn and
seize the property under the eminent-domain laws of the Town and
State.<br>
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Why is the Town so obsessed in purchasing this parcel of land. Is
it because the property owners refused to sell to Pulte Homes
several years ago. The Town will face an uphill battle in court if
they attempt to condemn and seize the property. <br>
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The City of Hyattsville is engaged in expensive court litigation
against two property owners within blocks of Jey's Auto. The City
of Hyattsville at least has a plan for the property they are
attempting to condemn and seize. They want to build a parking
facility. What plans does the Town of Riverdale Park have in mind
for Jey's Auto?<br>
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Michael Herman (resident and Past Mayor for Riverdale Park), lawyer
for the two property owners said that the city's initial offer was
far lower than what other surrounding properties have gone for in
recent years. "If you look at land transfers that have occurred in
the last few years, some of the parcels in the EYA project have gone
for approximately $4 million per acre," said Herman in an interview.
"The city was offering my client one third the value of their land."<br>
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<font color="#3333ff"><u><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://hyattsville.patch.com/articles/city-seeks-eminent-domain-judgement-to-build-parking-garage">http://hyattsville.patch.com/articles/city-seeks-eminent-domain-judgement-to-build-parking-garage</a></u></font><br>
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With declining property values and a projected loss of tax revenues
for the next few years. How is the Town of Riverdale Park planning
to pay for this outrageous purchase. Are we going to float more
bonds?<br>
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It's time for the residents of Riverdale Park to wake up and tell
the Mayor and Council to stop wasting our money on fruitless
projects.<br>
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James D. Holmes<br>
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