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Claiming a rail line into Wyoming will not be built, a group of area landowners wants a circuit judge to tell the South Dakota Transportation Commission to reconsider granting the Dakota Minnesota & Eastern Railroad eminent domain. However, 7th Circuit Judge John Jack Delaney said that before he makes a decision he wants evidence that the commission knew there was a chance DM&E would not build the line to haul coal from Wyoming s Powder River Basin. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Judge denies harassment claim against police Sep 23, 2009
But the group said police claimed the right to enter the property under eminent domain laws because of an adjacent city alleyway. One member said police then accused them of failing to have Allegheny County tags for two dogs that travel with the group. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Roy Barnes on abandoning Capitol Hill Sep 22, 2009
His legislation against the state s abuse of eminent domain for private development purposes irked some deep-pocketed developers, but it won him the admiration of lots of folks who don t like big government infringing on their property rights. Chapman has my vote, plain and simple. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Titusville close to water pact Sep 22, 2009
The City Council will vote tonight on a settlement framework agreement for the Area IV Wellfield that would settle previous and pending litigation, including eminent domain proceedings, with Farmton Water Resources, a private utility company owned by Miami Corp.. Under the agreement, Farmton would pay $5 million for half of the design, permitting and construction of wells and the city would pay the other half. (Florida Today)
City to resume building Ridley Park Sep 22, 2009
apatheticking wrote on Sep 21, 2009 6:14 PM:" Susan Stephenson also is the main front runner in trying to pass eminent domain for the riverwalk project. Which is complete bull$hit for a freaking recreational sidewalk that would take away owners river front property. She voted down the resolution to make an alternate route for the riverwalk to avoid the eminent domain. All of this just so she could argue about it all and speak in the paper and hear herself talk. She mainly wants it to happen just... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Herrera's power play - on video Sep 20, 2009
The price tag the jury gave the Hugo Hotel, which the city will acquire through eminent domain and plans to raze and rebuild. 17th and Shrader. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Arizonas Constitution gets good rating Sep 20, 2009
The report rated the Arizona Constitution highly in terms of court interpretations restricting the government s ability to seize private property, especially when it comes to exercising eminent domain on behalf of private entities. A 2006 ballot initiative that codified what courts had interpreted in the constitution reinforced that protection, Dranias said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Fresno tries new approach on pot shops Sep 19, 2009
Eminent domain: Ballot is a battlefield. One of two June 3 ballot measures concerning government's power of eminent domain would complicate the city of Fresno's ambitious redevelopment plans -- but supporters say that's just as well. (Fresno Bee)
Pipeline aids development Sep 19, 2009
Having to resort to eminent domain to buy property necessary for a project that will benefit the public often is difficult. It can involve forcing people to part with property they would rather keep. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Letters: Art out the window? Sep 17, 2009
I'm happy to hear there is resolution in the city's eminent domain battle over property that used to house the Hugo Hotel at Sixth and Howard streets in SoMa ("Goodbye Hugo," City Insider, Sept. 15) - what hundreds of thousands around the world otherwise know fondly as the location of the art installation Defenestration (literally meaning throwing things from windows) ... Yet your article covering the property's eminent domain case makes scant mention of the significant art piece and its legacy.... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Bloggers' challenge: Are local private property owners too intense about keeping people off their land? Sep 17, 2009
"The question is no they are not overprotective enough. We are becoming more and more a Carl Marx society every day at the local level. Just as our Federal government is screwing over everyone who loves freedom, so is our local governments! Cache County just made property Taxes shoot up again with the worst timing possible. Local governments keep bringing up the "open space" BS every other year even though the people have said no twice at the ballot box. Many in local government want to stop all... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Plant asks for state regulation Sep 17, 2009
This summer, Project Orange asked the state to condemn the property on which the university's steam facilities stand through eminent domain law. The university denied any wrongdoing. (Daily Orange, NY)
CITY INSIDER Sep 16, 2009
The family that owns the oddball landmark at Sixth and Howard streets isn't planning to appeal a recent jury verdict in an eminent domain trial that put a $4. 6 million price tag on the vacant building with furniture sprouting from its exterior, their attorney said Monday. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Jefferson City Schools to study second public high school need Sep 16, 2009
Or eminent domain and take some of the shacks to the west. " limerick54 wrote on Sep 15, 2009 10:26 PM:" boscoe: I am not communicating correctly, sorry. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Residents share high-speed-rail ideas -- civilly Sep 14, 2009
Residents worried about having their properties seized through eminent domain also came away with little new information about the right-of-way requirements of the proposed line. Spaethling said the rail authority has scheduled a series of workshops focused on the alignment of the Peninsula segment. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Target sets 2010 opening for Newport Sep 10, 2009
Once a hilly, residential neighborhood, the property was purchased through eminent domain, razed and then leveled. The city of Newport issued $2 million in industrial revenue bonds to finance the $90 million project. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Road gets makeover in the name of safety Sep 10, 2009
Eminent domain procedures take 60 to 90 days, but negotiations continue in hopes the two sides can reach an agreement, Romo said. Big Bear City resident Lynn Wilson attended the public meeting Sept. 1. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
McKee changes proposal Sep 10, 2009
Under a revised proposal submitted to the city Wednesday, any eminent domain would require legislation approved by the. North city residents have voiced concerns about being pushed out of their homes or businesses. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Unknown relocation date frustrates NJ Books owner Sep 10, 2009
But Thom Ammirato, an eminent domain activist assisting Mueller with the property condemnation, said he is unsure whether the issue is a financial one or not, but he questions whether the University is the one having issues with financing the project. I think the key question here is what is Rutgers financial commitment to the Gateway project, he said. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Press Box in Beverly will be turned into housing for veterans Sep 10, 2009 Lacking financial reports halt pair of appointments to mental health board Sep 9, 2009 Recycling program, attorney hiring on county board agenda Sep 8, 2009 A Republican voice of moral recklessness Sep 7, 2009 No comments posted. Sep 6, 2009 • L.A. man left `piece of heaven,' returned to hell Sep 6, 2009 At cemetery, the plots thicken Sep 5, 2009 Not in their (beach)front yards Sep 5, 2009 UP FOR AIR: What if a president vacationed here? Sep 5, 2009 Greenfield plans $60M project Sep 4, 2009 Chapman joins GOP race for governor Sep 4, 2009 Homeowners prepare for farewell Sep 4, 2009 SSJID renews bid to provide electricity Sep 4, 2009 Tower troubles (13) Sep 3, 2009 Svonavec property acquired, but purchase price still in dispute Sep 3, 2009 Feds begin process to acquire final Flight 93 property Sep 2, 2009 Huge crowd vents high-speed rail woes Aug 29, 2009 BILL WOULD GIVE OBAMA 'EMERGENCY' CONTROL OF INTERNET Aug 29, 2009 Front Page to Back Page to No Page: the Outrage that Went Away Aug 29, 2009 Convention center authority buys more land Aug 29, 2009 Legislators mull laws for Wyo wind development Aug 28, 2009 DM&E puts on the brakes Aug 28, 2009 Judge: Further study on high-speed rail a must Aug 27, 2009 Mayor Breaks Tie on Resolution Aug 27, 2009 Menlo Park, Atherton join suit against high-speed rail Aug 27, 2009 Hearing will seek easement for park utilities Aug 26, 2009 Domain? Unknown Aug 26, 2009 More of this story Aug 26, 2009 A Pandora's Box on Speech Aug 20, 2009 County mulls ag protection at 5 acres Aug 19, 2009 Former owner will reopen Richard's Aug 19, 2009 Commissioners eye property for new courthouse Aug 15, 2009 Financial records back in town; furor remains over budget shortfall Aug 15, 2009 Developer gets OK to start apartment project (128) Aug 14, 2009 State Sen. Glenn Hegar, above, speaks at an event Monday sponsored by the Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation. (Wave photo by John Verser) Aug 13, 2009 Lengthy Discussion on Eminent Domain Aug 13, 2009 Spruce trees still at stake in Copake Aug 13, 2009 Historic North Easton shovel factory’s owners vow to build on site Aug 13, 2009 Property owners refuse to leave Iowa flood plain Aug 13, 2009 Who are the 'Best Lawyers'? Aug 12, 2009 Spotsy rejects mall road NEW: In a surprise move, county votes unanimously to cancel the Harrison Road Connector by the Towne Centre indefinitely. (10:12 p.m.) Aug 12, 2009 LCRA vs Landowner rights (76) Aug 12, 2009 Writing on wall stark for adult bookstore Aug 11, 2009 Baltimore seeks new bids for Pigtown site Aug 11, 2009 Hinds County in hurry to repair bridges Aug 10, 2009 Not living off the land: Part-time farming the norm Aug 10, 2009 Initiative to navigate water issue Aug 8, 2009 Public hearing set for McKee development Aug 8, 2009 Quarry Owner Awarded $22.9 M Aug 8, 2009 State Capital Highlights Aug 8, 2009 Next stage of I-57 access road east starts Monday Aug 8, 2009 Local filmmakers up the ante again Aug 7, 2009 Oregon mayor seeks input on carriage ban proposal Aug 7, 2009 Charles City sets meeting on eminent domain issue Aug 6, 2009 Study: In Gwinnett condemnation cases, county and residents fared evenly Aug 6, 2009 Eminent domain issues raise questions Aug 5, 2009 Group proposes initiative targeting eminent domain Aug 5, 2009 State Must Pay Owners Of Brookfield Quarry More Than $28 Million Extra Aug 5, 2009 Higher taxes for all Orcas residents and eminent domain could be at stake in Port issue Aug 4, 2009 Israel Evicts 50 Palestinians from Homes Aug 4, 2009 LETTER: Government dealsbenefit few, cost all Aug 4, 2009 Scaled-back pipeline proposed for Washington side of Columbia Gorge Aug 4, 2009 Contentious land buy up for vote Aug 4, 2009 ' + dsq_num_posts + ' Comment' + (dsq_num_posts != 1 ? 's' : '') + ' Aug 4, 2009 More than 1,000 acres obtained for national memorial Aug 2, 2009
The building had been eyed for eminent domain and demolition as part of an MBTA plan to build a parking lot and then later a parking garage for train commuters. T and city officials later backed off that plan when opposition mounted and the Massachusetts Historical Commission said the building was eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Supervisors go into closed session over tower and land Sep 10, 2009
The supervisors have discussed using eminent domain to condemn the land and acquire it from the current owners ... If the county condemns the land and makes a purchase under eminent domain, the owners of the land would get the fair market value of the land. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
In another vote, the board agreed to hire Paris attorney Mark Isaf to help State s Attorney Steve Ferguson with eminent domain proceedings for land for a road to Interstate 57. Member Doyle Anderson, chairman of the board s Road and Bridge Committee, said Isaf has experience working on eminent domain cases and Ferguson wanted the help because he s never handled such a case. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Also at tonight s meeting, the board is set to vote to hire an attorney to help State s Attorney Steve Ferguson with eminent domain proceedings for land for a road to Interstate 57 ... Meanwhile, the attorney being recommended to help with the eminent domain case is Mark Isaf of Paris ... The board s Road and Bridge Committee is recommending Isaf, and committee Chairman Doyle Anderson said Isaf has experience working on eminent domain cases for the Illinois Department of Transportation. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
As a freshman senator in 2005, he startled his Republican caucus when he became the fellow who had to be satisfied on the issue of eminent domain the power of the government to seize your property for the greater good ... The Senator s eminent domain and Jekyll legislation speak volumes about what the guy of man Chapman is. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
The district acquired the 23-acre site north of Downtown at Taylor Yard by eminent domain in November 2007, then agreed in June 2008 to pay former owner Meruelo Maddux Properties $50 million for the land. The district had long sought to build the 2,295-seat school to relieve overcrowding at nearby high schools. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Johnson worries that the Forest Service will use the devastation as a pretext for taking the land by eminent domain. Neighbor Duncan Baird thinks his friend's fears are unfounded. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
As a public district it also has powers of eminent domain but wouldn t want to use them, he added. Besides, even in a condemnation process the public agency has to pay fair market value for the land it takes, and the district doesn t have the money. (Lompoc Record, CA)
At a town meeting set for Sept. 21, selectmen will ask voters for the authority to invoke eminent domain to reopen the stretch of Surfside Beach to drivers, an unheard-of use of this power on the island, according to Andrew V. Vorce, the island s director of planning. The town would not take the property, but it would take an easement - essentially giving itself permission to restore the previous rules: open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. to vehicles with beach permits. (Boston Globe)
The Neck would probably have to be taken by eminent domain. Chandler Hovey Park could be the launch pad for Marine One, and the yacht clubs could become bunkhouses for Secret Service. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Boyea fears the city will use eminent domain proceedings to take over his property for far less than what it will take to relocate the business. There s nowhere in Greenfield where I can buy a similar location for this business, Boyea said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
His well-publicized record of voting in accord with his principles rather than on the basis of party loyalty will serve him well as will his stance on the Jekyll development issue and fight to ensure that eminent domain is not abused by the state for the sake of private development projects ... He has shown that to be true with his record on eminent domain, Jekyll Island and his vote on the Georgia Power bill. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Three couples forced to move as city buys property for replacement bridge. By November 2010, a new bridge should be open to traffic. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
"It's disappointing that SSJID is planning to spend even more taxpayer money on a risky plan to take over PGectric system through eminent domain, particularly during these difficult economic times," Nancy McFadden, senior vice president of public affairs for PGd in a news release. The district supplies Stanislaus River water to farms and cities, and it sells wholesale hydroelectric power from three dams. (Modesto Bee, CA)
John2 wrote on Sep 1, 2009 2:28 PM:" Does this mean people living in the historic houses can't install home theaters, or use Dish Network/DirecTV? Because, clearly any of those are "visual, atmospheric or audible elements that diminish the integrity of the property's significant historic features". On the other hand, if the neighborhood hadn't acquired historic status the county could simply claim eminent domain and tear down one of the houses to put the tower in its place. ". Historic St.... (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Patrick Svonavec, attorney for Svonavec Inc., said he expects to take years fighting government attorneys based on other eminent domain cases he has researched. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Svonavec property acquired, but purchase price still in dispute By VICKI ROCKDaily American Staff Writer Rating: 0 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 10:40 PM EDT The Department of Justice has... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
A clerk with the U.S. District Court of Western Pennsylvania in Johnstown said the papers were filed late in the afternoon, but they would not be available until Wednesday. Title to the Svonavec property passed to the National Park Service when the declaration of taking was filed. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Morshed attempted to ease concerns about property along the tracks being seized by eminent domain ... "I'm not aware of any single home in the area (being) threatened through eminent domain." ... Run the thing through Rod Diridons kitchen-- he seems OK with using eminent domain on other peoples homes. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
This is like the government exercising eminent domain over the former DARPANet. The Defense Department is hardly required to deactivate a connection. (The Drudge Report)
Location: LA Reply # 1 Date: Aug 28, 2009 - 10:44 PM EST George Washington Any taking of private property without an eminent domain or a tax issue is UNCONSTITUTIONAL. Unfortunately, Obama abrogated the Contract Clause when he stole from Peter (the pension funds belonging to Indiana school teachers, policemen, and firefighters) to pay Paul (the UAW). SCOTUS allowed this egregious violation of the US Constitution. (Townhall.com)
Based on the negotiations thus far, Donohue doesn t foresee the need to acquire property through eminent domain. Private landowners indicated they want to be part of this process, he said. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Energy and the Common Good wrote on Aug 27, 2009 2:42 PM:" Do it like oil and gas. Claim energy is national security. The wind estate takes priority over the surface estate. I hereby claim all wind in Wyoming to be mine. Here I come with my attorneys and my eminent domain papers to your pathetic little cow-calf ranch. ". Glen S wrote on Aug 27, 2009 3:20 PM:" I can tell you of wind energy in Wyoming. I am for green energy and when erected in the proper place, more power to you. I reciently sold... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
The lawsuits were filed before a change in the eminent domain law took effect in 2007 ... What we did yesterday was to voluntarily dismiss our eminent domain case, because we wont need the property requested in the action in the immediate term, Lovecchio said ... If we choose to pursue eminent domain in the future, we will. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
" You guys realize the ruling affirmed the peninsula route, correct? The ruling affirms CAHSR's EIR assesment eliminating Altamont, the Dunbarton Rail bridge, a new Dunbarton bridge, the 880 alignment, the 101 alignment, and the 280 alignment. There's two things in the ruling that CAHSR needs to address: the UPRR ROW issue between SJ and Gilroy, and a typo about vibration. All the other kitchen sink arguments were rejected. Posted by AndyDuncan, a resident of another community, 5 hours ago@Mary... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
"I've always been straight with you about my position on this issue and on the issue of eminent domain," Adams told Lawrence. "When I was campaigning you asked me about eminent domain and I told you then that I was for it. I think the aldermen have not been straight with you." The mayor said when he wanted support from aldermen on a measure he wanted to put forward, he telephoned them one at a time ... "You need to get them stand on the dime." Lawrence, who is circulating a petition that would... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Eminent domain in those cities will add another $200 million (conservative estimate) to the cost ... f. The taking of public and private lands along the rail corridor by eminent domain. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
An eminent domain hearing is scheduled for Sept. 10. Moreton said the point is just to be able to put the utilities through, not to take over the entire property. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:16 AM CDT Months of discussion about eminent domain proceedings for a rehabilitation project on county routes 7 and 7A have resulted in no decision on whether to proceed or not, if the project is truly cost effective, or whether to use the term eminent domain at all ... The idea of eminent domain is abhorrent to me, but I don t want to take it off the table ... If the decision by the DOT is repealed, eminent domain proceedings may not be necessary. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
After voters approved improvements to Silver Lake and Price roads in 2005, the council directed staff to move forward with a roundabout design for the intersection but made the design contingent upon securing the rights of way without using eminent domain. In negotiations with the Glynnwood Homeowners Association, residents expressed their concern with the safety of turning left, from Price Road, into the addition and it was proposed to the city that a letter of agreement would be approved on... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
The book arises from an abuse of the power of eminent domain by the city of Freeport, Texas, but the story really begins in Connecticut ... In 2003, Royall signed an agreement with that city's government to build a yacht marina, hotel and condominiums using property the city would seize by eminent domain ... An experienced journalist (former associate editor of The National Law Journal, she has written for The Wall Street Journal, National Review and numerous other publications), Main has... (Townhall.com)
An agricultural protection area provides the landowner protections against eminent domain and legal action from unhappy neighbors, specifically nuisance lawsuits. to a Friend. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
His voice and temper rise when he talks about eminent domain and the city's plans to replace Baskin's Auto Supply and other businesses just south of Chukchansi Park with town homes and apartments. "We don't want to go anywhere," says Baskin, 48. (Fresno Bee)
The county attorney is authorized to make offers for the payment of costs for moving structures; and is directed to file or cause to be filed proceedings in eminent domain and to acquire the tracts which cannot be acquired as aforesaid by donation, dedication, or purchase. A new courthouse can be constructed at a cost of about $24. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
The board also passed a resolution in support of resident Susan Winchell-Sweeney in her fight against the county who want to cease a portion of her property under eminent domain as part of a project to repair and reshape county Routes 7 and 7A. Town Councilman Daniel Tompkins said he opposes eminent domain. The resolution states that they believe the county is using selective enforcement. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Turk said the city is actively working to secure the remaining easement and would consider exercising eminent domain if necessary. Commissioner Kevin Thompson noted that the criteria for granting a variance, which are set out in the subdivision code, relate to design issues and not to timing or financial issues. (Boerne Star, TX)
Hegar, a Republican from Katy, said eminent domain reform, legislation that would reform the Texas Department of Transportation and the Calhoun County groundwater conservation district bill were pieces of legislation that he thought should have passed ... For two sessions now, we ve talked about eminent domain reform ... Voters will have an opportunity to pass eminent domain reform in November when an amendment appears on the ballot. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Missouri Citizens for Property Rights (CPR) has proposed an initiative petition amending the state Constitution that, if passed, would prevent local governments from using eminent domain to take property for private use, such as subdivisions or shopping centers. Alderman Mike Bates requested time on the Aug. 4 agenda to hear a discussion on eminent domain and the efforts by the Missouri Municipal League to change the ballot language on the CPR petition ... CPR representatives and an official... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Published: Thursday, August 13, 2009 1:15 AM CDT At a special meeting of the county Department of Public Works/Waste Committee Wednesday, no conclusion was reached regarding a discussion of eminent domain for a rehabilitation of county routes 7 and 7A in Copake ... Winchell-Sweeney and the committee came to a head in January when the committee authorized county attorney Tal Rappleyea to initiate several eminent domain proceedings in order to move forward with the project, which is federally... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Turner said he has not recently discussed alternatives with town officials, and suggested that if the town wanted to preserve the buildings, officials should take the complex by eminent domain. That s an option they have, he said. (Boston Globe)
The city has said it won't use eminent domain to force the property owners off their land. But the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers could designate the properties as risks to the flood-protection system and force the owners to sell for pre-flood assessed values plus improvements. (Sioux City Journal)
Darrell Waas, eminent domain/condemnation law ... Leslie Fields, eminent domain and condemnation law, real estate law ... John Sperber, eminent domain and condemnation law. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Some wore orange vests made out of trash bags and held signs that read "Stop Eminent Domain Abuse" and "Stop the SSD." ... Those who opposed the road said it was being built to benefit developer interests and that it could lead to a lawsuit over eminent domain. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Were not our legislators aware of the potential problems this giant easement would cause when taken through eminent domain ... If we pass it, (and I bet we will) it will give landowners much stronger protection from government abuse through eminent domain ... pinelodge wrote on Aug 11, 2009 7:05 AM:" Well put. It points out again, the split personality of the Republican party here in Texas. While the party platform has a strong statement about limiting the use of eminent domain, Governor Perry... (Boerne Star, TX)
SCHENECTADY -- Erie Boulevard's adult bookstore appears to be near its end as few people spoke in favor of keeping the structure at an eminent domain public hearing Monday night, and the owner's attorney said it will be difficult to argue against the city's plans for redevelopment ... The city hired a property rights consultant to run Monday night's hearing to ensure it met eminent domain procedure law. (Albany Times Union)
The property owner claimed its plans to take its land by eminent domain caused another buyer it had lined up to back out of a deal to buy the property for $340,000. The property owner withdrew its suit in August 2006 for undisclosed reasons. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
The county wants to avoid eminent domain. Lauderdale County Administrator Mike Sumrall said the county had hoped to use all its state aid by the end of the year but many of the project bids came in "well under estimates.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
petef16 wrote on Aug 9, 2009 1:23 PM:" Great article Seth! It pretty well sums up why we fought so hard to keep our small farm property from being swallowed up through eminent domain its the intangible and seemingly irrational desire to reap a harvest. I look forward to what lies ahead when I retire from the military - the pull that I feel to start farming and working the land grows every day.Now we just have to resolve to fix the water issues (drinking and irrigation)... ".... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
The group, which bills itself as a coalition of landowners, sportsmen and related businesses, submitted one last week it said was intended to ensure that a fair-market value is paid to landowners in eminent domain cases and for land-use regulations. The latest proposal said the measure recognizes irrigation ditches as distinct from naturally occurring waterways in order protect the viability of irrigation-based agriculture, protect water quality and reduce litigation, according to its proposed... (Missoulian, MT)
Deputy Mayor Barb Geisman said a development agreement will be finalized before the public hearing, which will address the possible use of eminent domain for non-owner occupied residential properties. We, the city, would rather not use eminent domain at all, she said. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
9 M By: Scott Benjamin 08/07/2009 In a 50-page decision, Danbury Superior Court Judge B.J. Sheedy last week awarded $22,900,000 to Fairfield Resources for the 108-acre parcel that it used as a quarry operation on Laurel Hill Road until about five years ago, when the state took the property through eminent domain for $4 ... Her decision was critical of the appraisers used by the state Department of Transportation (DOT) to value the property, which had been owned by Rock Acquisitions, headed by... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
11: To allow the taking of private property via eminent domain for certain public purposes and to limit the Legislature s authority to grant the power of eminent domain. AG warns of clunkers scammers. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Last month, the County Board authorized eminent domain proceedings against Freda Christen of Mattoon, the land s owner, because negotiations didn t lead to an agreement for the county to buy the land. Johnson said he met with State s Attorney Steve Ferguson this week to discuss the issue and Ferguson said he d meet with Johnson again next week. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
(The town is attempting to aquire the property, through eminent domain if necessary). "We have to conduct phase three environmental assessments to determine the extent of contamination on the property," Carpentino said. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Eminent domain: Ballot is a battlefield. One of two June 3 ballot measures concerning government's power of eminent domain would complicate the city of Fresno's ambitious redevelopment plans -- but supporters say that's just as well. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Though the council set a date for a special meeting to act on eminent domain, that step won't be necessary if the city and the Bills come to an agreement before then, City Administrator Tom Brownlow said. "We are still hopeful things will work out," he added. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
It s hard to judge wins and losses without knowing what all the issues are, said Atlanta attorney Charles Pursley, who has handled eminent domain cases for 32 years and wrote a book on the subject. But if I m representing a property owner, I would certainly expect to do better than to split the difference. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Eminent domain proceedings may be undertaken in order to move forward with a rehabilitation project ... Published: Wednesday, August 5, 2009 1:17 AM CDT COLUMBIA COUNTY Minutes from the July 22 meeting of the Public Works/Waste Board of Supervisors committee state that a resolution was made to proceed with remediation work on County Routes 7 and 7A in Copake that may possibly include eminent domain ... The county has held public information meetings on the remediation project for the past... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
HELENA The United Property Owners of Montana filed a proposed constitutional initiative Friday that its backers say would ensure that a fair-market value is paid for eminent domain and land-use regulation. It filed the proposed 2010 ballot measure Friday with Secretary of State Linda McCulloch. (Montana Standard, MT)
The DOT served notice in 1997 on the quarry owners that it needed to take the land by eminent domain for the new highway bypass, and intended to take possession by 1999. The owners tried to persuade the state to use an alternate route that would allow them to continue what promised to be a lucrative business because of significant stone deposits on the property. (FOX61, CT)
They either do what the FAA wants and fence people out by enacting eminent domain or they just say, no ... The port commissioners could do that by exercising eminent domain and taking easement access rights from the homeowners deeds ... No one wishes to use eminent domain because of extreme legal costs and bad will associated with such actions. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
Even in eminent domain cases, negotiations take place and money changes hands. When God stated, "Thou shalt not steal", I would imagine that he was speaking about larceny of many types. (CBS News)
5 million in some people s pockets, 595,000 profit for one couple, while not too far away another piece of ground is taken by eminent domain, for an unnecessary road under the guise of being needed for truck access to plants. What plants, the ones that are now closed. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
However, if the project is approved by FERC, the company would have the power to acquire private property through eminent domain ... Eminent domain is really a last resort for us. (Longview Daily News, WA)
The proposed purchase would settle two lawsuits involving an adjacent sliver of land at that location, which the county took through eminent domain in April to extend a road and add a sewer, records show. Both of those lawsuits one was the eminent domain case were initiated by the county ... The county sued and later acquired the land through eminent domain for $950,000. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Higher taxes for all Orcas residents and eminent domain could be at stake in Port issue - Islands' Sounder ... Higher taxes for all Orcas residents and eminent domain could be at stake in Port issue ... They either do what the FAA wants and fence people out by enacting eminent domain or they just say, no. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
The NPS now owns 1,030 acres, Patrick White, co-chairman of the task force, announced on Saturday. It will own an additional 400 acres by the next meeting in three months. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
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