City passes condemnation resolution – Newton Kansas
“The project would widen and make other improvements to Limit Street between 15th and 20th streets. The estimated cost for construction is $1.55 million. Of about 23 easements needed for the project, the city has all but four of them. McDonald told commissioners it may be necessary to use the condemnation process for the remaining properties, but he said officials continue to work with property owners. McDonald said Kansas law prohibits the use of eminent domain for economic development purposes. But the law does not prohibit its use for things such as roads and sewers.”
The Kansan 15 November 2012.