Camden snatches site from developer; developer says eminent domain offer lowball
“When the Parking Authority of the City of Camden decided it wanted to tear down the decades-old Commerce Building in the heart of downtown to put up a parking garage, it made an offer far…
A primer for the Bert Harris Jr. Property Rights Act
“History The Bert J. Harris Jr. Private Property Rights Protection Act was passed by the Florida Legislature in 1995. It provides a means for a civil action against a local government if a private property…
Media Owner Battles Blommer Chocolate Expansion on His Land
“Eychaner has been battling the city’s attempt to seize his property via eminent domain for a decade. The situation began in 2000, when the city created a Planned Manufacturing District near the chocolate plant, in…
Magellan Pipeline Seeks Eminent Domain on Slice of Property
“How much would you pay for a .17-acre piece of land to bury something? Magellan Pipeline Company LP, a subsidiary of Magellan Midstream Partners LP of Tulsa, says it’s willing to chip in $468 for…
Millcreek Township to Reimburse 500,000 in Legal Expenses
“Millcreek township will have to shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars in reimbursement for legal expenses in an eminent domain case. Laurel Hirt oversees the Angela Cres Trust.and sued the Millcreek Township for more…
Eminent Domain’s Economic Benefits Cast into Doubt
“In an era of increasing government economic interventions and regulations, people have many reasons to be concerned about future government growth. From sweeping changes in health care and immigration policy, to public education, policy changes…
Somerville pays $200k in eminent domain settlement
“Following a contentious trial in which city officials filed a restraining order against a developer’s father after he sent letters accusing Mayor Joe Curtatone of various crimes, the city will pay a $207,500 settlement to…
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…
Lockport IDA seeks appraisal on GM property that will be acquired by eminent domain
“The Town of Lockport Industrial Development Agency voted last week to seek an appraisal of 91 acres of land the agency plans to take from General Motors. The Appellate Division of State Supreme Court ruled…
City taking steps to take Gastineau Apartments by eminent domain
“The City and Borough of Juneau is taking steps to seize the burned out Gastineau Apartments by eminent domain, and turn the building into affordable housing. The Juneau Assembly on Monday gave the city’s Law…