FISCAL COURT VOTES AGAINST PIPELINE
“Magistrates passed a resolution Thursday opposing a natural gas liquids pipeline planned to run through Franklin County, citing environmental and safety concerns and unanswered questions from company representatives. The move carries no legal power, but…
Attorney Says There’s No Precedent for Eminent Domain for Bluegrass Pipeline
“Officials from a company that wants to build a natural gas liquids pipeline across Kentucky have been holding public meetings in several counties along the proposed route. One lawyer says he doesn’t see examples of…
Nelson County Residents Cite Environmental, Safety Concerns With Proposed Pipeline
“Marion Bischoff lives in Bardstown, and says he’s already been approached by land agents wanting to survey his land. He hasn’t given them permission, but was incredulous that the company’s compensation would seem adequate to…
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…
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…
Explained: Downtown Covington’s Tax Increment Financing District
“It allows a city or county to designate an area for development purposes,” Parsons said of the TIF. “They can then pledge the incremental increase in taxes to develop the area more.” The TIF relates…