Understanding The Use Of Tax Increment Financing Districts
“If you’ve been to a recent Wichita City Council meeting, you’ve most likely heard the term, “tax increment financing,” which is usually shortened to TIF. These redevelopment incentives are common throughout the U.S. But what…
Eminent domain case moving along
“Nappanee City Council members took action Monday on eminent domain proceedings with property owned by Ken and Libby Fervida, Fervida Rentals. City attorney Brian Hoffer updated the council on the progress of the case. He…
Joe Self could pay back city $2.7 million for East Kellogg land
“Car dealer Joe Self could repay $2.7 million to the city as part of a settlement for land to expand East Kellogg. The settlement is one of two the Wichita City Council will consider Tuesday….
PSC hearings on Grain Belt transmission line begin
“Missouri regulators began hearing testimony Monday on a proposed transmission line that would bring electricity from Kansas wind farms across Missouri to population centers in the east. Clean Line Energy Partners, based in Houston, seeks…
County pursues eminent domain for bridge project
“The Leavenworth County Commission has decided to pursue eminent domain to obtain easements for a bridge replacement project on High Prairie Road. The vote came during a meeting Thursday. County officials are seeking easements from…
Landowners: eminent domain laws no longer reflect wind economy
“The eminent domain laws that will be cited as Mid-Kansas Electric Company takes 28 holdouts to court later this month no longer reflect the reality of the wind energy generation economy, a group of the…
Landowners: eminent domain laws no longer reflect wind economy
“The eminent domain laws that will be cited as Mid-Kansas Electric Company takes 28 holdouts to court later this month no longer reflect the reality of the wind energy generation economy, a group of the…
Utility petitions court for eminent domain power
“The Mid-Kansas Electrical Company is petitioning the Ford County District Court in an attempt to secure the right to use portions of 28 tracts of privately-owned land, roughly 143 acres, to complete an electricity transmission…
Ordinance passed to allow condemnation proceedings, just in case
“The local U.S. Highway 69 corridor project has seen a slight delay as city officials continue to negotiate for property needed for the upcoming expansion and widening project. During their Tuesday meeting, the Fort Scott…
Commissioners reaffirm their support for Line
“Eminent domain, aesthetics, and long-term ground damage were the highlights of a recent public meeting regarding the Grain Belt Express Clean Line. Wayne Wilcox, Eastern District Commissioner, spoke to the crowd regarding the rights to…