Imperial pursuing eminent domain

“The city will pursue eminent domain to build a transit center in downtown, the City Council decided Wednesday.

The decision comes as the city plans to build a new public transit center on a vacant lot at the southeast corner of West Barioni Boulevard and Imperial Avenue.

The project, worth about $1.2 million and funded through state and federal grant funds, includes a bus driveway, bus shelters, bicycle lockers, benches, landscaping and information kiosks, according to a report to the council.”

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Davila, Alejandro. Imperial Valley Press 18 April 2013.