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Settlement Agreement for Oxford Road Improvement Project

Original title: A proposed Mediated Settlement Agreement for $600,000 and a Proposed Stipulated Final Judgment for Statutory Eminent Domain Attorney’s Fees for Nonmonetary Benefits Achieved between Seminole County and Catherine Tonks, DVM d/b/a South Seminole Animal Hospital and 150 Oxford Road, LLC, regarding Parcels 104 & 106/706 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)

July 22, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This settlement concludes a legal dispute over property acquisition for the Oxford Road Improvement Project, authorizing a $600,000 payment of public funds to the property owners.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Catherine Tonks, DVM

The property owner receives a $600,000 settlement payment in exchange for the acquisition of their property for public use.

150 Oxford Road, LLC

The entity is a party to the settlement agreement regarding the acquisition of their property.

Seminole County Taxpayers

County funds are being used to pay the settlement and associated legal fees for the road project.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 22, 2025.

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Summary

Seminole County has reached a $600,000 settlement with Catherine Tonks, DVM, and 150 Oxford Road, LLC, to resolve proceedings related to the Oxford Road Improvement Project. The agreement also includes a regarding attorney's fees for achieved during the case.

Key Facts

  • The Board of County Commissioners approved a $600,000 mediated settlement agreement.
  • The settlement resolves eminent domain proceedings for Parcels 104 & 106/706 of the Oxford Road Improvement Project.
  • The agreement includes a stipulated final judgment for statutory attorney's fees related to nonmonetary benefits achieved.
  • The project is located in District 4 (Lockhart).
  • The legal case is identified as Seminole County Case Number 2021-CA-2978.
  • The document is filed under number 2025-672 and was introduced on July 2, 2025.

Why It Matters

This settlement concludes a legal dispute over property acquisition for the Oxford Road Improvement Project, authorizing a $600,000 payment of public funds to the property owners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this settlement for?
It resolves a legal dispute regarding the county's acquisition of private property (Parcels 104 & 106/706) needed for the Oxford Road Improvement Project.
How much is the county paying?
The settlement agreement is for $600,000, plus a separate judgment for attorney's fees.

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Eminent Domain Resolution

The document highlights the use of mediated settlements to resolve long-standing eminent domain cases (dating back to 2021) to avoid further litigation costs.

Seminole County2021-CA-2978

Connected Entities

organization150 Oxford Road, LLC“Property owner involved in the eminent domain case.”Map →
personCatherine Tonks, DVM“Property owner and operator of South Seminole Animal Hospital.”Map →
organizationSeminole County“The local government entity acquiring property for the road project.”Map →
personJohn Slot“Public Works Director for Seminole County.”Map →
other2021-CA-2978“The specific Seminole County court case number for the eminent domain proceeding”Map →

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