When landowner and pipeline can’t agree
“n the case of the 20-inch diameter BridgeTex crude oil pipeline which is planned to be constructed across the northeast corner of Milam County, Bruce Heine, Director Government and Media Affairs for Magellan Midstream Partners…
Construction halted on land involved in eminent domain battle
“A last-minute setback is delaying construction at Fort Trumbull in New London. The groundbreaking for The Villages on the Thames, which is a 103-unit housing development, was expected to be Monday, but it has been…
Eminent Domain Farm Fight Goes to Court – Erika Lathon
“An eminent domain fight moves from the farm to the courtroom. The two hundred acre Jarrell Legacy Farm has been in the family for six generations. Because of the farms high elevation, the West Warren-Viola…
Westerville whacked with $1.3M verdict in eminent-domain case
“A project in Westerville to beautify the State Street gateway north into the suburb just got more expensive – a lot more expensive. A Franklin County jury has decided the city must pay the owner…
Eminent domain the last, best hope for freeing the Hotel Syracuse
“The absentee owner of the Hotel Syracuse should either redevelop the landmark building or sell it to someone who will. Merely keeping it padlocked is a disservice to residents of Syracuse and Onondaga County who…
STAFF SNEAK? Public hearing notice leaves out eminent domain threat
“An eminent domain threat that has loomed large in the debate about how to widen Providence Road has been left out of a public hearing notice that provides otherwise complete details about three road-improvement options….
No objections heard to taking Kiernan Plaza by eminent domain
“There was broad support today for a city agency in Albany, NY, to take Kiernan Plaza downtown by eminent domain in order to convert the empty, historic former train station into a corporate headquarters and…
City OKs building grab
“n an attempt to ensure that a federal court remains in Aberdeen, city council members Wednesday took the first step toward buying the old federal building. Council members unanimously approved what’s called a resolution of…
Hualapai ‘couldn’t keep up’ after taking over Skywalk
“That eminent domain seizure, however, is one of many points of contention with Skywalk developer David Jin, who is locked in a legal battle with the tribe that’s worth millions of dollars.Jin’s attorney, Mark Tratos,…
Urban Renewal Authority sells two properties
“Randall Hupp offered $1,000 for a vacant lot at 539 Sixth St., which is adjacent to his property. Norman Moek offered $5,000 for a property at 1709 16th St.. The space butts up against the…