Christie Forgot He Signed Bill Authorizing State University To Use Eminent Domain
“New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has apparently forgotten that he recently signed a bill giving a New Jersey state university board the power to condemn private property [HT: Nick Sibilla]: Asked Monday about a measure…
Phoenixville moves forward on elementary school project
“A judge is still weighing whether the Phoenixville Area School District can seize a golf course by eminent domain, but that has not stopped the district from moving ahead with plans to build an elementary…
No eminent domain seen for Pacific View
“Linda Bartz, an attorney specializing in property condemnation issues, told the council Wednesday night that using eminent domain to force the school district to sell the property to the city isn’t an option. Beyond that,…
Frustration at Lack of Sites to Ease School Crowding in Sunset Park
“For years, elementary schools in Sunset Park have been bursting at the seams, provoking desperate measures. Children who live a short walk from schools get bused as far away as Park Slope. As reported last…
Franklin University acquires Town Street properties, wins $4.25M from ODOT for parking lot slice
“Franklin University is expanding along Town Street even as the Interstate 70/71 rebuild slices a chunk off the south side of its campus. In December, the private business-focused school was awarded $4.25 million through mediation…
Bill would give Rowan-Rutgers partnership new powers
“A board created to oversee a new health sciences partnership between Rowan University and Rutgers-Camden would gain eminent domain powers under a bill that cleared the Senate budget committee Monday. The bill, sponsored by Senate…
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Explained
“What is a TIF district? Is it a tax increase? TIF stands for Tax Increment Financing. A tax increment is the difference between the amount of property tax revenue generated before TIF district designation and…
Taking the station
“The Providence Redevelopment Agency is considering the use of the city’s power of eminent domain to “take” the South Street Power Station for a project that would create a state nursing school. Such takings, depriving…
Scottsbluff board OKs use of eminent domain
“The Western Nebraska Community College board has decided to let the college administration use eminent domain to acquire two acres of land adjacent to the Scottsbluff campus. Knapper says the college has been unsuccessful in…
Phoenixville school district’s eminent domain acquisition delayed
“With a legal challenge filed, the Phoenixville Area School District’s acquisition of Meadow Brook Golf Course is on hold until a Chester County Judge can review the case. According to the school district’s executive director…