Court action predicted in fight over property

YOUNGSTOWN — City council will consider a resolution Wednesday to take whatever action is needed to acquire a West Rayen Avenue building as part of a plan to provide a link between Youngstown State University and downtown.

Joseph Grenga, who owns the property in question, has repeatedly refused the city’s offer to buy his 10,515-square-foot building. The city last offered $205,000 on July 24 to Grenga, who purchased the property in October 2001 for $95,800.

Grenga said he doesn’t care what the city offers, he isn’t selling the 102-year-old building.

The matter will probably end up in court, Grenga and city officials say.

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