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Ms. Keane stated if, at the end of the hearing, Council desires to continue with eminent domain proceedings, and if owners decline the City's offer to purchase, the courts will determine the fair market value of the individual parcels. Acquisition of these twelve parcels will provide the City with the most cost effective method of providing required recreational and drainage facilities. Ms. Keane concluded after the close of the public hearing, Staff recommends adoption of nine Resolutions, Nos. R-87-88 through R-95-88. City Clerk Ramos referred to letters received from Arthur R. and Reginald D. Felce; Shirley Marsala; Steve Polopolus and Karen Featherstone; and James W. Anderson, of Brunick & Pyle, on behalf of Ted and Betty Brobeck. Mayor Gonzales stated that all those desiring to speak on this matter may now do so. Mr. James W. Anderson, Brunick & Pyle, 1839 Commercenter West, San Bernardino, stated he was speaking on behalf of Ted and Betty Brobeck, advising the property owners do not wish to get into litigation on this matter and would rather reach some agreement on the amount for sale of their property. Mr. Anderson questioned the appraisals made on these properties and said there was no filing of a Negative Declaration or EIR, and he also questioned the barricading of Woodpine and Indigo Streets. Mrs. Shirley Marsala, 831-6 East Third Avenue, Escondido, and Ms. Karen Featherstone, also addressed the City Council stating that neither felt the fair market value offer from the City was an equitable amount for their properties. Attorney David Cosgrove responded to comments made by Mr. Anderson, stating the City furnished a summary of the basis for the amount offered for the property in question, and the City commissioned a preliminary appraisal of the property by a professional MAI real estate appraiser. Mr. Cosgrove stated keep in mind we are talking about totally undeveloped land. Mr. Cosgrove said he was not aware of the barricading of Woodpine and Indigo Streets, however, he would attempt to make this information available to Mr. Anderson. There being no further comments or discussion, moved by Councilman Rios, seconded by Councilwoman Garcia, to close the Public Hearing. Unanimous vote. Moved by Councilman Rios, seconded by Councilwoman Garcia, to approve and adopt Resolution Nos. R-87-88 through R-95-88. Unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NOS. R-87-88 - R-95-88 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLTON FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, 4