Post by chicoryowl on Nov 17, 2006 8:38:16 GMT -6
204 can't take land yet
November 17, 2006
By BRITT CARSON staff writer
Although a recent court decision favored Indian Prairie School District 204, officials can't get their hands on the land just yet.
On Thursday, a judge continued until Dec. 21 a motion filed by the district to gain access to 55 acres of the Brach Brodie property. Rick Petesch, District 204 attorney, filed the motion so soil samples could be taken and wetlands assessed.
On Wednesday the same DuPage County Circuit Court judge, Robert Kilander, denied a motion to dismiss the condemnation lawsuit, saying the district did make a good faith offer of $257,500 per acre. The motion was filed by the Haze S. Brodie Trust, which oversees the property.
Wednesday's ruling allows the condemnation lawsuit to move forward. Petesch said Kilander encouraged both sides to work out access to the property.
Petesch also said the district is still open to a deal with the Brodie Trust.
The district plans to build a high school on 80 acres and wants to start construction in the spring. Petesch said the condemnation lawsuit likely would go to trial in the spring, which is later than District 204 hoped.
November 17, 2006
By BRITT CARSON staff writer
Although a recent court decision favored Indian Prairie School District 204, officials can't get their hands on the land just yet.
On Thursday, a judge continued until Dec. 21 a motion filed by the district to gain access to 55 acres of the Brach Brodie property. Rick Petesch, District 204 attorney, filed the motion so soil samples could be taken and wetlands assessed.
On Wednesday the same DuPage County Circuit Court judge, Robert Kilander, denied a motion to dismiss the condemnation lawsuit, saying the district did make a good faith offer of $257,500 per acre. The motion was filed by the Haze S. Brodie Trust, which oversees the property.
Wednesday's ruling allows the condemnation lawsuit to move forward. Petesch said Kilander encouraged both sides to work out access to the property.
Petesch also said the district is still open to a deal with the Brodie Trust.
The district plans to build a high school on 80 acres and wants to start construction in the spring. Petesch said the condemnation lawsuit likely would go to trial in the spring, which is later than District 204 hoped.
