MBTA to take land for commuter parking garage in Beverly Jun 16, 2009
Technically, the T will take ownership of the land through an eminent domain process ... The eminent domain taking of the property is easier than a traditional sale and Dellicker said he was told that typically the way the T buys land. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
LETTER: Tax bill shows housing slump is over Jun 16, 2009
Bps wrote on Jun 15, 2009 9:40 AM:" Excellent letter!Showing another example that we dont own our land, we merely rent it from the Gooberment.At their pleasure they can raise the assed valuation, the tax rate or throw a special assessment on just because they can. Even better, based upon the Kelo v New London decision of the Supreme Dummies in 2005, these same servants of the people (?) can take your land through Eminent Domain for another private citizen who wants to do something else with it.... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
A Black Bart lesson for Transbay authority Jun 16, 2009
Many call eminent domain robbery, which may be true; but what is inarguable is that government taking of private property should be polite and, above all, financially fair to the victims of "progress." ... In its wake the project is slated to devour private property through the use of eminent domain (the law by which government can take private property). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Northern Drive has green light Jun 16, 2009
The county in the end can use the right of eminent domain to get the land, but commissioners said it would be their last resort. Sancher said he would never support using eminent domain. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Town apples for community planning grant Jun 6, 2009
The Council recently passed an ordinance authorizing the town to offer the owners of the foundry building $962,500 for the property and, if necessary begin a eminent domain claim against it. That process would also involve a "Phase III" environmental study and allow the town to change its course of action should the property be excessively contaminated. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Deadline set for talks on 9/11 memorial in Pa. Jun 6, 2009
- The federal government will negotiate with landowners for one week in an attempt to get the property needed to build a Flight 93 memorial without using eminent domain, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said yesterday ... The meeting occurred a month after the National Park Service announced that talks to get the remaining land for the memorial were unsuccessful and that they would use eminent domain. (Boston Globe)
Government won’t seize Flight 93 land — at least this week Jun 6, 2009
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Friday the government will renew negotiations with the landowners instead of using eminent domain. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Government won t seize Flight 93 land at least this week By VICKI ROCKDaily American Staff Writer Rating: 0 Friday, June 5, 2009 10:04 PM EDT The federal government has backed down on the threat to seize... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
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OCEANSIDE: City files eminent domain suit to run waterlines : North County Times - Californian 06-06-2009 ... OCEANSIDE: City files eminent domain suit to run waterlines ... OCEANSIDE ---- To increase its local water supply, Oceanside has sued under eminent domain laws to run underground waterlines across private land. (North County Times)
Read Hannity's America Jun 4, 2009
Over two years ago, we reported on an eminent domain case involving New Yorker Bart Didden. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP). (Fox News)
Port's grain terminal deal should provide much-needed boost Jun 4, 2009
Commissioners were near invoking eminent domain, when they managed to come to a sale agreement with RSG.. It was a good deal for all. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Letter: Transmission line should go through public property Jun 4, 2009
snakespeak wrote on Jun 3, 2009 9:50 AM:" Enron might have disappeared, but free market capitalism did not. Free market has a nice ring, but it really comes down to situations like this where the corporatists control the government and grant eminent domain to to the corporate individual over the private citizens and their property. If cases like these go unchallenged, the future looks very bleak. ". cmnsens41 wrote on Jun 3, 2009 7:51 AM:" The transmision line shouldn't go through any property... (Montana Standard, MT)
• Cassia Co. residents oppose Idaho Power plan Jun 2, 2009
Dan Olmstead, of Idaho Power, insisted Eminent Domain would only be invoked as a last resort. "We would do everything we could to negotiate," he said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Property Owners Get 'Consolation Prize' on Eminent Domain Reform Jun 2, 2009
Frank Corte, Jr. (R- San Antonio) in the closing hours of the 81st Texas Legislature accomplished some of the eminent domain reform sought by Texas Farm Bureau, but does not go nearly far enough, the organization's president said today ... "But the job of reforming Texas' terrible eminent domain law is not even half done." ... Dierschke said SB 18 was the ultimate fix for unfair eminent domain treatment of property owners that is rampant across the state. (PR Newswire)
List Of Texas Laws Passed And Failed In 2009 Jun 2, 2009
--Eminent Domain: Allows Texas voters to decide whether to amend the state constitution to place some limits on when governments can take private property. . (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Letters to the editor Jun 1, 2009
The Senate Judiciary Committee carefully considered the eminent domain issues involved and offered amendments - significant amendments that were not popular with the sign industry. But Leno chose to hold his bill until next year, and no vote was taken. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Lawmakers approve eminent domain vote Jun 1, 2009
House and Senate lawmakers on Sunday night approved a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of eminent domain. Supporters say it would prohibit taking property to give to a private developer in order to boost the local tax base. (KSLA.com, LA)
Lacking options, contracts inflate May 31, 2009
Instead, the county acquired it through eminent domain. It promptly encountered new costs for asbestos removal. (Florida Today)
Emotional fight wages over Flight 93 memorial May 30, 2009
Emotional debate on eminent domain has thrown a wrench in the plans ... At the center of the dispute is the government's plan to take the remaining land needed by using its power of eminent domain ... "Eminent domain was sort of dropped on us at the last second here," he says, "and it feels like we never even had a chance to talk about some of the issues that we needed to address during the negotiations.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Department misses unofficial deadline to file for eminent domain May 30, 2009
Department spokesman Andrew Ames said on Friday that he doesn t know when it will be filed (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Council refers municipal parking lot plans to TPZ May 30, 2009
That piece yields an additional 107 parking spaces and allows for continuous draining and lighting plans, said Meehan, who added that the eminent domain process that may be required to obtain the land was in the hands of the town attorney. While that is another controversy on the council - Meehan did give a preliminary timeline for the project that assumed no complications from that or other issues. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
State sets up authority to attack blight May 29, 2009
The authority does not have the power of eminent domain. Owners of eligible properties will have two years to either sell, give away or borrow money to rebuild to take advantage of the waiving of the taxes and liens. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Michael Massee new city attorney (1) May 29, 2009
The city will be exercising its right of eminent domain to take over a 10-acre parcel owned by Matthew McDonald if a final annexation agreement is approved. San Pedro Partners LLC, a Tucson developer, has been working for two years to annex 43 acres of land north of the Benson into city limits. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
School Construction Authority seeks to seize Astoria building May 29, 2009
The SCA wishes to acquire the building in Astoria that is home to the Baccelaureate School for Global Education (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Sotomayor's Court Record: Lame or Controversial? May 29, 2009
Still, as part of per curiam decisions, Sotomayor supported a bizarre notion of eminent domain in which a politically connected developer extorted a land owner in New York after the land owner refused to give him a stake in the property. The day after the refusal, the land was condemned by the city. (Townhall.com)
Grant is last piece in open-space purchase May 29, 2009
Hamilton residents opposed the development plan and the township moved to acquire the tract by eminent domain, though critics accused the township of offering too much money to the developer in compensation. A long battle ensued, yet the underlying price of the land, $4. (NJ.com -- Times)
California Wants Federal Loan Guarantees May 28, 2009
China wanted eminent domain in the US in exchange for Obama's gargantuan spending spree. Give them California as well as their debt. (CBS News)
County budget amendment approved May 28, 2009
Five additional County residents were appointed to the Eminent Domain Commission by the Board. The board approved a fireworks permit for Anthony Kos of Riverside. (Kalona News, IA)
ICC denies eminent domain claim for Enbridge pipeline May 27, 2009
Eminent domain withheld. However, the recommended order submitted by Administrative Law Judge Larry Jones does not find that eminent domain is required for the pipeline project to be completed ... While the recommended order does not authorize eminent domain at this particular time, Enbridges position has consistently been that eminent domain should only be used as a last resort, said Martucci. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Flight 93 commission vacancies to be filled by August May 27, 2009
County Commissioner Pamela Tokar-Ickes and Stonycreek Township Supervisor Gregory A. Walker resigned separately from the advisory commission earlier this month because they opposed using eminent domain to acquire private property at the Flight 93 memorial site. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Flight 93 commission vacancies to be filled by August By JUDY D.J. ELLICHDaily... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Highway neighbors protest sidewalk plan May 27, 2009
They dislike losing a buffer of land between their homes and the busy highway, the possibility of losing their property through eminent domain and having to shovel heavy snow deposited by DOT snowplows. The south side of the street has all the businesses. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Gwinnett pays more for land than it's worth May 26, 2009
Outside of right-of-way acquisitions, which normally involve small properties and a price influenced by the county s power of eminent domain, Gwinnett has purchased eight properties other than the site in question since last June. Records show the county never paid more than 15 percent over its own appraisal in seven of those acquisitions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Loggers manage family tracts to help woods thrive May 25, 2009
river ranger wrote on May 24, 2009 11:09 AM:" A good article on what Washington Farm Forestry Association is all about. The philosophy indicated of the small wooldland owner runs true regardless of which side of the state your live. Unfortunately they are getting squeezed out by such actions as eminent domain for pipelines, roads, trails and residential development to name a few. There is no way that timber land can compete, price wise, with residential property value and thousands of acres are... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Water district bill now in Senate May 21, 2009
The district won t have the power to tax or use eminent domain, according to the bill. Article Rating. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Alliant rate hike questioned May 21, 2009
backrow wrote on May 21, 2009 7:14 AM:" Let's see....Alliant is 49% higher in Mason City than other locations, Mediacom Cable & Internet rates range from 50 to 100% higher...other rates (water, sewer, property taxes) seem to be in line with communities of our size. Maybe the City Council should investigate using the federal stimulus dollars to develop a municipal utilities board and then use eminent domain and seize the new Alliant plant that we were told would lower our utility rates. In this... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Agri-business breaks ground May 20, 2009
Alfagreen looked at five locations for a warehouse, Vaupel stated, after its York County property was deemed blighted and taken by the York Redevelopment Authority through eminent domain in 2006 for the citys Northwest Triangle development. The company has five production facilities between Ohio and the Midwest, where it manufacturers its alfalfa feed supplement, which is primarily used for equine and other animals, including lamb, sheep, goats, rabbits, gerbils and guinea pigs. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
3 from Allegheny hold lead May 20, 2009
Commonwealth Court judges have jurisdiction over notable issues such as eminent domain, financial aid for injured workers, disputes over elections and civil actions against lawmakers. In addition, the court also hears appeals from the Common Pleas Courts. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Purchase offers for private property at RenSquare site being made May 19, 2009
The authority plans to take about 17 privately held parcels by eminent domain if negotiations outside a courtroom don't work out ... "If they refuse, we'll engage in eminent domain.". (Democrat and Chronicle)
Sentinel Morning Update: Farmers market to open June 3 on the Square in Carlisle May 19, 2009
It is believed that site had been used as a farmers market from as early as 1764 to 1952 when the old market house was demolished and the farmers evicted by eminent domain. Debate over the use of that corner lead to a legal battle fought up through the state Supreme Court, but ultimately the farmers were unsuccessful. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Eminent what!? (1) May 19, 2009
Congratulations to Pamela Tokar-Ickes for making a strong stand as to her beliefs on the Flight 93 eminent domain case. This is a very good example how lawmakers drastically confuse the letter of the law and the spirit of the law. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Developer plans to break ground in Brooklyn May 17, 2009
The state Supreme Court's appellate division on Friday struck down an opponents' lawsuit that sought to stop the state from using eminent domain to seize property where the 22-acre Atlantic Yards project is slated to be built. The opponents say they will appeal. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Nets closer to breaking ground on Brooklyn arena May 17, 2009
The Appellate Division of New York's State Supreme Court, Second Judicial Department, unanimously rejected an opponent's lawsuit that challenged the state's use of eminent domain to seize property for the arena. According to a New York Times report, the 20,000-seat arena that the Nets would use is a part of a 22-acre development project, which includes apartments and an office tower, called Atlantic Yards. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Novak: Bleak outlook for Maryland racing May 16, 2009
In early April they passed an emergency measure that gives them the right of eminent domain to purchase the track -- and the race itself, part of Maryland's heritage and tradition. But the state is hardly in a position to shell out millions of dollars for a dilapidated oval, so politicians will likely just oversee the purchase process and ensure that the track's new owner does not intend to raze the grounds and create a shopping center, as is slated to happen to Hollywood Park, another... (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Pimlico drama's finish line unclear May 16, 2009
The other potential suitor is the state of Maryland, which could attempt to take the tracks through eminent domain or in a sale. "I think they'll try every way they can to avoid that," Capps said. (Courier-Journal -- Business)
Vacant homes to be sent to property board (1) May 15, 2009
If the property owner fails to cooperate, the authority can acquire blighted properties including taking the property by eminent domain. The cost to apply to the program is $250 per property. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
City's proposed takeover of private property troubling May 14, 2009
But with the 50 percent in agreement, the city can exercise its right of eminent domain ... The other annoying thing about this pre-annexation is this is the second time this year that San Pedro Partners has tried to get the city to exercise eminent domain. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Obama Sprints to Support Chicago Olympic Bid May 14, 2009
Members of a second group, the Kenwood Oakland Community Organization, expressed anxiety that the city would be forced to implement its eminent domain powers to take control of their property. None of this neighborhood angst, however, has slowed Obama down. (Newsmax)
Second county official resigns from Flight 93 commission May 14, 2009
Stonycreek Township Supervisor Gregory A. Walker delivered his resignation letter to the commission Sunday. He chose not to publicly announce his decision. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
City proceeds with 'hostile takeover' (170) May 14, 2009
Hamilton explained that it is hostile, instead of eminent domain, because McDonald, who owns 10 acres, is being forced against his will into city limits to accommodate the needs of developer Jerry DeGrazia, owner of San Pedro Partners LLC. ... Hamilton said eminent domain, such as that power used recently by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), is where a government body may take over a part of a resident's property to serve the common good. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Hebert's bill would close landfill near ARA May 13, 2009
To Mr. Lou wrote on May 12, 2009 3:28 PM:" You want to invoke Eminent Domain. The go ahead and pay Mr. Doerle his $20-30 Million. Eminant Domain. Call it what it is...Communist. " ... Mr Lou wrote on May 12, 2009 2:54 PM:" This is a classic case to exercise the power of "Eminent Domain". ARA is vital to the economic future of Iberia Parish and Acadiana. My thanks go out to Sen Hebert for having the vision and foresight to understand how important ARA is. Keep up the good fight. ". (New Iberia, LA)
Tokar-Ickes quits Flight 93 advisory board May 13, 2009
In a written statement released Tuesday, Tokar-Ickes said she is resigning with deep sadness (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Flight 93 Memorial Victimizes Property Owners May 12, 2009
Bulding an outrageously expensive and disproportionately huge memorial is but the latest example of the government s abuse of its power of eminent domain ... This goes far beyond the abuse on eminent domain ... But the right of private property is a core value in a free republic, and the government s growing abuse of eminent domain illustrates how far we ve drifted from real freedom. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
State Legilature: Declining economy impacting state budget May 10, 2009
Among the governor s priorities for the legislature this session was passage of an eminent domain bill ... The bill reforms the process of eminent domain and condemnation for property owners ... "Members of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers strongly believe that Texas property owners do not have enough protections under the current eminent domain law. But, Scott noted his group s pleasure with the bill.SB 18 prohibits condemnation of land for private use. It improves procedures to... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
No comments posted. May 10, 2009
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 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)
Most residents applaud Council's movement on foundry ordinance May 9, 2009
If the owners of the land, Riverfront Future Partners do not agree to the offer, the town will initiate a "taking" or eminent domain process to use the land as a public park. Town officials said initiating the process will also allow them to access the property for a "Phase III" environmental study, which will allow the to determine the cost of cleanup. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Government To Condemn Land For Flight 93 Memorial May 8, 2009
Musser served on the committee that helped establish the park's boundaries and said landowners were promised in 2002 that eminent domain would not be used. "It's absolutely a surprise. I'm shocked by it. I'm disappointed by it," said Tim Lambert, who owns nearly 164 acres that his grandfather bought in the 1930s. (W-USA News, DC)
MWSD gains approval for water projects May 8, 2009
That might be a problem for the Federal Aviation Administration, which was awarded control of the district s well sites at the Half Moon Bay Airport in late February following an eminent domain lawsuit in superior court. The state ruled against the district, and granted the FAA ownership of the well sites. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Park Service seeks to condemn land May 8, 2009
Phil Sheridan, a spokesman for the Park Service, said in a press release on Thursday that the Park Service is requesting that the U.S. Department of Justice file land condemnation proceedings in U.S. District Court (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Board may seize property for park May 8, 2009
City Manager Paul Boyer Jr. said the city could not reach a deal with two property owners and asked the council to approve eminent domain proceedings ... Eminent domain allows the city to buy property for the public without the owners consent ... apatheticking wrote on May 7, 2009 6:40 PM:" The city had millions of dollars to buy out the flooded parts of riverside for this. They dont want to even talk to mr. pullen about buying him out because they wasted that money somewhere else useless. They... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Councilmen divided on value of UTSA historic district study (215) May 8, 2009
Declared the installation of a natural gas substation a public project and authorized the city staff to make an offer to purchase about 2,700-square-feet of land for the Scenic Loop project using eminent domain if necessary. Approved a water conservation plan in accordance with new state regulations. (Boerne Star, TX)
Flight 93 land may be seized through eminent domain May 7, 2009
But at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday the Manns Choice resident was told that the federal government will be applying eminent domain to seize his family s 150 acres in Stonycreek Township. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Flight 93 land may be seized through eminent domain By BRUCE SIWYDaily American Staff Writer Rating: 0 Wednesday, May 6, 2009 11:38 PM EDT Anthony Kordell, owner of... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Strawn tower nears renovation May 7, 2009
Jeffrey Meadows, also a senior development officer, stressed the authority has never used eminent domain: We wouldn t have the money to condemn property. Research director Amy Shapiro contributed to this article. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Let's Hope Obama Finds His Own Souter May 7, 2009
And in one of the most radical property rights cases in the history of the country, David Souter voted with the majority in Kelo v. New London, Connecticut, wherein the right of eminent domain was extended to include the seizing of one private owner s property in order to hand it over to another private owner who would develop it and thereby pay more property taxes on it. Now, after nineteen years on the United States Supreme Court, David Souter has chosen to retire at a time when the most... (Human Events Online)
Morton: Should rail authority be dissolved? May 6, 2009
(also listed as SB 455) -- Provides the High-Speed Rail Authority with certain eminent domain powers, establishes a policy for prioritizing investments, and provides a process for reporting on the progress of the high-speed rail project ... Eminent Domain authority should be immediately stripped from teh CHSRA, and only administrated through the State once the CHSRA has property plans, environemntal clearances, and proof that they are operating soundly. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Public hearing to be held on foundry property May 6, 2009
On Monday, the Town Council will host a hearing and likely vote on a proposed ordinance to acquire the land for a public park - first by writing a check to current owner Riverfront Future Partners and should that be rejected - by initiating a "taking" or eminent domain process ... He said the value will rise during the eminent domain appeals process, which includes another appraisal. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Hinton school to pursue land purchase May 5, 2009
The board could proceed to an eminent domain action to take the land. In that case the board would resolve to condemn the property. (Sioux City Journal)
