Clean Line proposal draws protest
“At least two area landowners have expressed some concerns for a proposed high-voltage, direct-current transmission line that is tentatively planned to come through Sequoyah County. In a presentation at last month’s luncheon of the Sallisaw…
Appeals court sides with homeowners in parking lot litigation
“A couple whose home was condemned by the city of Muskogee and taken for the construction of a parking lot has won a favorable ruling from a state appellate court. Catherine and Orlin Phillips had…
Deal requires no condemnation — Landowners agree to sell property needed for urban renewal
“Urban renewal commissioners reached a last-minute deal with a group that owns about 190 parcels within an area targeted for urban renewal, avoiding a condemnation action in court. City Attorney Roy Tucker said the deal…
Stillwater City Council authorizes condemnation for road project rights of way
“he city of Stillwater is in the process of buying rights of way and easements for a major road project at the intersection of U.S. Highway 177 and State Highway 51 and the City Council…
Oklahoma City faces challenge on eminent domain purchase of train depot
“Oklahoma City may face more delays in acquiring the Santa Fe Depot as it seeks to establish a new downtown transit center. Failed negotiations between the city and the depot’s owner, Brewer Entertainment, ended with…
City asking court to rule on eminent domain issue
“The fight over a midtown property and whether the city can demolish it now is in the court system. District Judge Dennis Hladik will oversee the case of the vacant structure held in trust by…
Eminent domain: City eyes controversial move to acquire land
“In earlier years, 416 S. Grand was home to Darrell’s Upholstery and Furniture Repair and also may have been a consignment shop, according to online search results of that address. Now, the small building sits…
Urban Renewal prepares eminent domain action against owners of Santa Fe train depot in Oklahoma City
“The Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority is preparing to pursue eminent domain against the owners of downtown’s Santa Fe train depot after the city’s $2.5 million offer was rejected and countered with an asking price…