Ark City commission votes to begin process of acquiring land for water plant project
“The City Commission of Arkansas City voted unanimously on Tuesday night to begin a process that eventually could lead to the use of eminent domain to clear land needed for the upcoming water plant project….
Eminent domain case to be lengthy battle
“The Northern Will County Water Agency recently met, confirming the case of eminent domain to acquire a pipeline from the American Lake Water Company and a move to gain control of the water system for…
Leesville wants to take farm to construct sewer system
“On Monday, a pre-trial conference was held in the Carroll County Court of Common Pleas as attorneys discussed the village council’s decision to take 4.5 acres of Joe and Catherine Nign’s farmland to construct a…
Cornelia moving ahead with eminent domain proceedings
“It doesn’t happen often, but the Cornelia City Commission voted 3-0 Tuesday night to go forward with eminent domain proceedings for property currently outside the city limits, but adjacent to city-owned property. The 18 acres…
City may get easement via eminent domain
“The Lampasas City Council voted Tuesday to begin eminent domain proceedings to gain a sewer easement in the Hoffpauir Addition. The council voted 6-0, with member TJ Monroe absent, to acquire a 20-by-140-foot easement on…
City leaders take action to secure sewer service for Hoffpauir residents
“he council’s action sets the legal wheels in motion to acquire right-of-way access to provide sewer service to residents who say they’ve been overlooked for decades. Currently, Hoffpauir residents are using individual septic systems, but…
Rayonier offers Macclenny alternative site to settle lawsuit
“Months after preparing to use eminent domain to force Rayonier Inc. to sell it 114 acres, the city of Macclenny is being offered a different site. Jacksonville-based Rayonier made the offer in hopes the city…
Danville City Commission exercises eminent domain after 90-minute executive session
“Danville City Commission unanimously voted Thursday to exercise its right of eminent domain to compel a local resident to sell seven acres of farmland. The city has maintained that part of Jeannette Germann’s farm north…
Water authority may use eminent domain in Roanoke sewer line project
“The Western Virginia Water Authority may have to invoke its power of eminent domain to compel a landowner to sell it an easement for only the second time since its founding nearly a decade ago….
Danville to consider using eminent domain Thursday during special meeting
“Danville Mayor Bernie Hunstad told the Advocate-Messenger the meeting will include discussion of whether the city should force sale of property owned by Jeannette Germann. He said about seven acres of land on Germann’s farm…