Round Rock may use eminent domain to complete downtown parking lot
“Strip by strip, the city has been purchasing land — about $300,000 worth so far — off Lampasas Street behind the Main Street Grill to build the roughly 50-space lot. But the owner of the…
City, homeowners association disagree about eminent domain use
“At a regular meeting on Tuesday, the Frisco City Council unanimously voted to allow the city to use eminent domain to acquire a small piece of land for its Stonebrook Parkway construction project. That vote…
Denver City Council finds 29 city blocks “blighted,” could lead to eminent domain
“Under Colorado state law, the definition of blight is extremely broad. Homes and businesses can be labeled “blighted” because they are deemed an “economic or social liability”—an extremely vague criteria left wide open to subjective interpretation….
Two Denver City Council members to vote ‘no’ on redevelopment financing
“Two members of the Denver City Council, Mary Beth Susman and Jeanne Robb, said Friday they will be “no” votes when the developer of the 9th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard redevelopment project comes before council…
Commissioners agree to $2 million settlement in eminent domain case
“Lee County commissioners agreed to pay a $2.1 million settlement in an eminent domain case involving the developer of housing near Florida Gulf Coast University. Commissioners John Manning, Tammy Hall and Ray Judah agreed Tuesday…
Denver City Council approves Welton Corridor plan, sparking fears of eminent domain
“Councilwoman Jeanne Faatz, the only member to vote against the project, said she understands the fears of eminent domain in a final speech just before the vote. “If I were wanting to make a further…
Denver City Council Meeting 10 September 2012
Meeting Archives click on agenda or minutes in upper left corner to access the information video Feed A motion offered by Councilmember Montero, duly seconded by Councilmember Herndon, that CB12-0551 be placed upon final consideration and…
