Utah Passes Eminent Domain Bill
“Utah recently passed an amendment to its eminent domain laws. The Utah Senate unanimously approved HB 25 and now the bill awaits the Governor’s signature. The legislation updates language in the state code dealing with…
Threat of eminent domain ends quietly
“The City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a land purchase from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints near 600 East and 600 North. The vote ends the possibility of eminent domain,…
H.B. 111-S2: Eminent Domain Amendments
“This bill alters the language § 78B-6-501, the list of uses for which eminent domain may be exercised. Specifically, the amendment moves the term “development” from subsections 7 and 9, and places them in subsections…
Analysis: How Bramble’s Eminent Domain Bill Went South
“Eminent domain condemnation has for some time been a philosophical sticking point for Utah Republicans. The very idea of the government – be it state, city, county or school district – having the ability to…
Ogden city may use eminent domain for Dee Elementary
“A new Dee Elementary School in Ogden may require the city to take some inner-city homes through eminent domain. The city council has approved a resolution that authorizes the city to enter into an interlocal…
Infrastructure Financing Options for Transit-Oriented Development
“Infrastructure Financing Options for Transit-Oriented Development provides communities with a comprehensive guide of tools and strategies that are available for financing and funding infrastructure for transit-oriented development (TOD). The report provides examples of how some…