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Jan. 15, 2026
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PUBLISHER ID: COL-IA-603368
NOTICE NAME: Acquire or Condemn - LaPorte Rd Ph3 (PH 2.2)
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
FOR PROPOSED PUBLIC IM-
PROVEMENT
Notice is hereby given that on Febru-
ary 2, 2026, at5:0 p.m. in the coun-
cil chambers in city hall in the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, a public hearing will
be held on the proposal to acquire
ownership, to acquire permanent
easements, and to acquire temporary
easements for the La Porte Road
Reconstruction Phase II Project. The
subject properties are generally lo-
cated an La Porte Road between just
south of East Ridgeway Avenue to
Bopp Street.
The City of Waterloo may acquire part
or all of the above -described property
interests by condemnation. Following
public hearing as described here-
in, the City of Waterloo will vote on
whether to proceed with the project:
to make final selection of the location,
to authorize funding for the public im-
provement project, and determine that
there Is a reasonable expectation the
city will be able to achieve its public
purpose, comply with all applicable
standards, and obtain the necessary
permits. If approved, the City of Water -
co shall offer to purchase said prop-
erty and easements from the property
owners for no less than the fair market
value of said property interests, and
if negotiations are unsuccessful then
the City of Waterloo shall acquire the
property and easements in accor-
dance with the condemnation proce-
dures prescribed by Iowa law.
You are also advised that Iowa law
provides you with certain rights with
respect to acquisition of your proper-
ty or any interest therein. If applica-
ble, relocation benefits may also be
available to you. A statement of these
rights is enclosed with this notice.
Questions about the project should be
directed to Tim Andera or Aric Schro-
eder, Planning and Zoning Depart-
ment. 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo,
IA 50703, phone (319) 291 -366.
Dated: January 5, 2026
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk
COL-IA-5D336e
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