Trustees may exercise eminent domain on Wesley Foundation
“The UCA Board of Trustees unanimously passed a request for authorization to proceed with eminent domain on the campus’ Wesley Foundation located at 2302 Bruce St. The property, which would be used for the Lewis…
UCA Board of Trustees unanimous on $310,000 property acquisition
“The board of trustees of UCA hosted a teleconference to discuss contract reviews, Board Policy No. 511, and discussion of eminent domain. A draft budget for contract review was released for review and was discussed….
Quincy presses forward on plans to take houses for sports field and parking
“Mayor Thomas Koch said Tuesday that the city is close to cutting a deal with three of the nine homeowners in North Quincy, whose houses must be demolished before the city can move forward with…
Civic center’s eminent domain moves forward
“Whether or not a sale goes through on a Spruce Street home planned for demolition to host parking for the future Sequim Civic Center remains in the hands of a bank. City councilors voted unanimously…
Lower Merion moves to park buses in Bala Cynwyd, while community quickly voices opposition
“Several weeks ago Lower Merion School officials sent a letter to property owners regarding its plans to purchase properties along Bala Avenue in the Bala Cynwyd section of Lower Merion Township. In recent days, social…
City considers eminent domain for civic center
“Two months into construction and the City of Sequim’s Civic Center may see some hiccups with a neighboring property that could delay the project. The city has been awaiting paperwork to go through on the…
Man Short-Circuits Bloomfield Eminent Domain Proceedings — For Now
“Harry Sawyer is hotly opposed to the town’s decision to take his property by eminent domain, so much so that instead of taking the town’s offer, he sold the property for $1. Sawyer bought 7…
In a Philadelphia Eminent Domain Battle, the Media Cast the Wrong Hero
“According to NewsWorks, the city seized seven properties belonging to Anthanasiadis and paid him, in his view, too little in return. None of the parcels include his pizza shop. A December 2012 Philadelphia City Paper…
Eminent domain possible for convention center
“As officials with the City of Odessa look for land downtown to offer as an incentive for a possible hotel and convention center, the city manager said council members could use eminent domain to acquire…
DOWN TO THE WIRE
“The deadline for a deal for the coveted Old Dominion Boat Club parking lot passed Monday, but City Hall hasn’t pulled the trigger on eminent domain just yet. After 90 days of negotiations — brought…