Farm Bureau calls for Caldwell to drop eminent domain action
“The Canyon County Farm Bureau has voted unanimously to call on the City of Caldwell to drop its eminent domain lawsuit against Pioneer Irrigation District, officials with the group announced Saturday. Meanwhile, Caldwell argues winning…
City seeks takeover of irrigation canals
“A hearing will likely be set within 30 days on an effort by the City of Caldwell, Idaho, to take by eminent domain a portion of an irrigation district, the district’s lawyer says. Caldwell is…
City considers eminent domain rule for Mary Rhodes Phase 2 Pipeline
” A 41-mile water pipeline expected to carve a 4-foot-wide path between the Lower Colorado River and Lake Texana is moving forward with the city gearing up for negotiations to acquire about 200 parcels of…
Hearing to be set for eminent domain suit
“A hearing will likely be set within 30 days on an effort by the City of Caldwell, Idaho, to take by eminent domain a portion of an irrigation district, the district’s lawyer says. Caldwell is…
City Considers Eminent Domain to Develop Water Pipeline
“Corpus Christi city leaders are considering evoking eminent domain to ensure water to our area through future droughts. Council members want to develop a $150 million pipeline from the Colorado River to Lake Texana. Eminent…
Dighton wants to use eminent domain to protect land on Walker Street
“The Dighton Water District will be requesting the use of eminent domain authority on a parcel of land on Williams Street in order to protect the well field on Walker Street. The Williams Street lot,…
Water agency agrees to use eminent domain in seeking water transmission line
“The Northern Will County Water Agency agreed this week to move forward with its plan to file an eminent domain lawsuit to gain control of the water transmission line serving its five member communities in…
Water agency agrees to use eminent domain in seeking water transmission line
“Representatives of American Lake Water argue, however, that the water agency’s ability to lower water rates would be limited, plus they say the process of eminent domain is costly. “An eminent domain takeover of the…
Caldwell Prepared to Use Eminent Domain to Take Over Large Portion of Pioneer Irrigation District
“Caldwell Mayor Garett Nancolas told the Press-Tribune that his office has received phone calls that “have been 20-1 in favor” of the city’s lawsuit, which the mayor called the city’s “last resort.” The dispute between…
Caldwell will proceed with eminent domain action to take over part of the Pioneer Irrigation District
In its 2008 lawsuit filed against the city, Pioneer claims Caldwell residential areas illegally drain storm water into Pioneer’s facilities, a use the lawsuit argues will eventually cause flooding or public health problems or both….