Scottsdale Approves Settlement in Three Condemnation Cases Taken for the Preserve
The City of Scottsdale approved the settlement of three more condemnation cases, in which I represented the property owners. The properties were taken for the Sonoran Desert Preserve, and may represent the last few properties that will be condemned by the City for quite a while as the City has limited funds left after paying the judgment in the Toll case.
The three properties were located in north Scottsdale in an area known as Dynamite Hills. They consisted of about 25 acres. The properties did not have paved access or water and sewer. The City filed these actions 4 years ago, and now will have to pay four years of interest on top of the settlement amount for each property. Each of the properties will receive about double the City's original appraisal, plus the four years on interest.
