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Settlement for Oxford Road Improvement Project Property Acquisition

Original title: A proposed Stipulated Final Judgment in the amount of $800,379.00 between Seminole County and Catherine Tonks, DVM d/b/a South Seminole Animal Hospital regarding Parcel 106 of the Oxford Road Improvement Project and as part of eminent domain proceedings in Seminole County Case Number 2021-CA-2978. District4 - Lockhart (John Slot, Public Works Director)

Record date · July 22, 2025

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What This Bill Does

Seminole County has reached a $800,379.00 legal settlement with Catherine Tonks, DVM, to acquire property for the Oxford Road Improvement Project. This payment resolves proceedings related to Parcel 106.

Why it matters

The county is paying $800,379.00 in public funds to acquire private property from South Seminole Animal Hospital to facilitate the Oxford Road Improvement Project.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Catherine Tonks, DVM

The property owner is receiving $800,379.00 in exchange for the acquisition of Parcel 106.

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Seminole County Taxpayers

Public funds are being utilized to pay the settlement amount for the road improvement project.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners approved a Stipulated Final Judgment totaling $800,379.00.
The payment is made to Catherine Tonks, DVM, doing business as South Seminole Animal Hospital.
The settlement resolves eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 106 of the Oxford Road Improvement Project.
The legal case associated with this acquisition is Seminole County Case Number 2021-CA-2978.

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The project is located in District 4, Lockhart.
The item was processed as a Consent Item under file number 2025-643.
The action was introduced on June 24, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the county paying $800,379.00 to South Seminole Animal Hospital?

The payment is a court-approved settlement to acquire property (Parcel 106) needed for the Oxford Road Improvement Project through .

What is a Stipulated Final Judgment?

It is a legal agreement between parties that resolves a lawsuit, which is then signed by a judge to make it a binding court order.

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