Springdale Approves Eminent Domain To Progress Trail Plan
“The Springdale City Council voted Tuesday night to build the planned Razorback Greenway trail system through several local private properties, despite failing to reach an agreement with the landowners.
Aldermen voted at the council’s regular monthly meeting to invoke eminent domain on 16 properties, allowing the city to build the trail system through the land. Under the measure, the land does not change ownership, and the landowners will still likely receive compensation from the city at a future date, said Ernest Cate, Springdale city attorney.
The Razorback Greenway project entails building 36 miles of continuous trail, from southern Fayetteville to northern Bentonville. About 14 miles has been completed, according to the project’s official website.
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Bergan, Shain. 5 News KFSM 10 July 2013.