If, after filing of the viewers’ report, the Council shall decide to open or alter the street, any person whose land would be taken may present, in writing, a claim including the value of the land and any other damage that would arise from the appropriation thereof. If the Council rejects the claim or if no claim is presented, the Council shall meet or correspond by mail with the owner to arrange the price to be paid. If no agreement can be reached or if the whereabouts of the owner is not known, then condemnation proceedings as provided by law shall be instituted.
(Ord. 232, passed 5-19-1941)