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Company BackgroundLand Matters llc is a dedicated firm built on honesty and integrity. In 2005 Land Matters was founded by Deborah S. Poeder, a real estate specialist, licensed broker and appraiser. A woman owned business, Land Matters provides right-of-way, easement acquisition, and other related project developmental land services. We service a variety of clients, including municipalities, townships, road commissions, engineering firms, public companies, and private development firms. By 2007, we are proud to have added two well respected Professional Engineers to our team as well as additional, highly motivated and skilled assistants. Our company is conscientious and dedicated to the governmental agencies, engineering firms, public companies and developers which we value as our loyal and satisfied clients.Land Matters LLC is certified by the Michigan Department of Transportation ( MDOT ) as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ( DBE ) for Activities Related to Real Estate.In 2008 we were formally added to MDOT's Approved Consultant List for Acquisition & Relocation Services. Both of these are prestigious classifications and we are pleased to share this news with you. We believe that these certifications by MDOT will benefit our clients, and we remain positioned to meet your easement and right-of-way acquisition needs in a professional and efficient manner.We handle all necessary components to meet federal and state guidelines to ensure timely acquisitions consistent with funding requirements.The Tallman Creek Sanitary Sewer and the Indian Mill Creek Sanitary Sewer located in the Cities of Grand Rapids & Walker were two large underground utility projects. The projects included the replacement of trunk sewers through wetlands and creekbeds, City Parks, wooded lots and forests, agricultural fields, Norfolk Southern Railroad and Consumers Energy properties, as well as residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Approximately ninety easements were obtained for these projects. Construction on both projects began in 2006, and the final phases are expected to be complete by the end of 2008.A street improvement and safety project in a heavily traveled corridor of 44th Street at the Ivanrest Avenue Intersection in the City of Grandville, a new roundabout at 68th Avenue and Randall Street in the City of Coopersville, and a new Industrial Road in the City of Zeeland, are examples of recent projects. In addition, boulevards and medians through a commercial corridor on South Westnedge Avenue in the City of Portage, and the widening of 28th Avenue in a predominately residential area in Georgetown Township are underway for construction starting in 2008. Throughout Ottawa County, clear vision corners were acquired for various intersection improvements and safety projects. These projects included funding from federal and state sources, safety grants, special assessments, local agency contributions, and private donations.