Eminent domain possible
“Commissioners authorized a resolution “deeming it necessary and in the public interests of the City of Arkansas City to acquire ownership of real estate for a public improvement project to construct a city building and water treatment facility, by authorizing condemnation proceedings in eminent domain as provided by law.”
The property in question is 510 W. Madison Ave. and it is owned by Shirley Dorrell.
“Our goal is to visit with her, see how we can work together and come to an agreement,” said City Manager Nick Hernandez, who added that Munson Appraisal recently had appraised the property’s value at $30,000.
The resolution passed Tuesday night authorizes the city to survey the land and create a legal description of the property to be acquired.”
Lawson, Andrew. ArkCity.net 5 July 2013.