City of New Ulm files eminent-domain lawsuits
“The move comes in connection with the flood levee that was built along front street. At issue are properties that are connected to mortgages.
“The levee has been constructed already; should it flood this year, it will protect the homes, it’s just a matter of getting the paperwork all straightened out,” said Brian Gramentz, New Ulm city manager.
Now the City is looking to straighten that paperwork out in court with eminent-domain litigations.
And if those lending institutions don’t respond to the lawsuits…
“If there’s no response from the lending institutions then it’s deemed that the easement has been granted,” said Gramentz.”
Runck, Joel. 12 Fox News 27 March 2013.