Colorado Senate Bill 13-052: The “Transit-Oriented Development Claims Act of 2013″
“Last fall the Denver Regional Council of Governments approached the Colorado Association of Home Builders to inquire as to why there are no builders developing or constructing for-sale, multi-family projects along the newly constructed light…
Hearing set in Caldwell eminent domain case
“Pioneer contends the city is exceeding its municipal authority in seeking to condemn and take over Pioneer’s drains and water-delivery canals, water rights and reservoir storage and filed a motion to dismiss On Jan. 2….
PPL appeals PUC ruling in eminent domain case
“In their Dec. 19 recommendation to deny the applications, administrative law judges David A. Salapa and Joel H. Cheskis stated, “In summary, PPL has failed to satisfy its burden to demonstrate that the transmission line…
Tax Integrity and Fairness Alliance (TIFa) will hold a Town Meeting February 12 2013
“The Tax Integrity and Fairness Alliance (TIFa) will hold a Town Meeting on the issue of TIF districts on Tuesday, February 12, from 7 to 9 pm, at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division, Chicago….
Fire district begins eminent domain process for new station
“Trustees of the Fox River and Countryside Fire/Rescue District formally took action Friday to start the eminent domain process on a property they want for a station. The approved ordinance lets the property’s owner, a…
Denver Brownfield Program catalyst to revitalization of Colfax
“During the height of the Fas Tracks development, Denver added the Denver Brownfields Program. Brownfields are real property where the expansion, redevelopment or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or perceived presence…
Eminent Domain Bill Introduced in Legistlature
“On January 11, 2013, District 34 Senator Annette Dubas introduced LB152, which deals with eminent domain in our state. The simple 2-page bill, though never specifically mentioning pipelines, could have huge implications when it comes…
CRDA: No eminent domain in East Hartford
“On Jan. 15, representatives from the Connecticut Regional Development Authority met with East Hartford’s Town Council to answer questions about the authority’s purpose and what powers it had in the town of East Hartford. The…
Water agency to use eminent domain to secure land
“Condemning the property will enable the authority to start work on the new weir while talks continue on an equitable purchase price, Walch said. If the two sides can’t reach an agreement, the value will…
Clarkstown Claims Eminent Domain
“At a special town board meeting for the Town of Clarkstown on Tuesday, January 15, there was a public hearing on the “acquisition (by condemnation) of a permanent easement on a portion of property known…