In a very comprehensive decision, the Honorable John J. Leo discussed, among many legal issues, special benefits. The decision, Freudenberger v County of Suffolk, Index No. 606055/16 (Suff. Co. April 5, 2021), the Court awarded $172,302 in a taking by the County on Fire Island for the reconstruction of Fire Island’s barrier beach and dune network. The intent of the project was to protect the sand dunes by taking easements to construct flood hazard risk reduction measures. The County’s total appraised damages for the 2,558 square feet of property was… read more
April 13, 2021