Council takes property for greenway
“Greenville’s City Council voted 4-1 on Thursday to exercise its power of eminent domain to acquire property for the Green Mill Run Greenway project.” read the entire article Bennett, Abbie. Reflector.com 9 May 2014.
Lee County Commission rezones tract that may be sold for new concrete plant
“Lee County Commissioners voted 3-2 during a called meeting Monday afternoon to rezone five acres of land on Mossy Dell Road, which may lead to the construction of a new concrete plant. Chairman Rick Muggridge…
Council member Miller will propose eminent domain restrictions
“In questioning Mayor Steve Bach’s three nominees to the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority Board on Monday, council member Joel Miller wanted to know where they stand on the use of eminent domain. The issue…
Tumlin vetoes eminent domain offer; Council tables action on 2 properties, was set to OK 3rd
“An attempt by the city to build a recreation center near downtown Marietta pitted residents against their representatives on the City Council on Wednesday night, resulting in a veto by Mayor Steve Tumlin. Three coveted…
Portsmouth must remove sewer line, or take land by eminent domain
“A judge has ruled that the city must remove a public sewer line running through Toyota of Portsmouth land owned by Jim Boyle or “obtain easement rights by eminent domain within a reasonable time.” The…
Dixon back on track to create Priority Development Area
“The second-time could be the charm in Dixon as the city revisits a partnership with the Solano Transportation Authority in a plan that could help revitalize its downtown and surrounding areas. The pairing had been…
Agendas for Supervisors and Milestone Board and Advisory Council
“The Appanoose County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. in the boardroom of the Courthouse. Items on the agenda include approval of Feb. 3 meeting minutes, Eminent Domain Commission appointment,…
County passes eminent domain clause, but not happily
“The Baker County Board of Commissioners reluctantly approved a resolution at its meeting last week that would allow it to “exercise the right of eminent domain” regarding right-of-way acquisition on the Best Frontage Road project….
City set to use eminent domain to purchase deteriorating East Lawrence property
“Lawrence city commissioners are set to use their eminent domain powers — and pay about $115,000 in the process — to acquire an East Lawrence property that has deteriorated for decades but managed to avoid…
This week around Colorado Springs: What’s happening Jan. 13-19
“Colorado Springs City Council member Joel Miller will propose an ordinance that limits council’s powers of eminent domain. Miller will present the ordinance for discussion during the council work session at 1 p.m. Monday in…