Los Angeles City Council to Award Retail Project to Controversial Non-Profit Aug 15, 2008
State Audit Revealed Non-Profit Mismanaged Public Money LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Tomorrow, the Los Angeles City Council is expected to approve a redevelopment deal that involves conveying private property seized by eminent domain and giving it to Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles (CCSCLA), a politically connected non-profit organization that, according to the Los Angeles Times, tried to swindle over $1 ... "It is simply not right for the City Council to seize private... (PR Newswire)
Business owners discuss proposed center Aug 15, 2008
By way of eminent domain ... To that end, the Farmington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors decided to hold an informal luncheon meeting to discuss the proposed TIF, CID and the suggestion to use eminent domain for the Jones shopping development and invited business and property owners within the affected area to meet with chamber officials at noon Tuesday in the Farmington Civic Center ... Questions ranged from asking about the boundaries of the proposed shopping center, to getting an... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Patrick vetoes eminent domain petition Aug 15, 2008
Gov. Deval Patrick sent a letter to the state Legislature last week to let state reps and senators know he was vetoing Amesbury s home rule petition to limit the town s use of eminent domain ... I believe if Amesbury s Municipal Council wants to create procedures and standards to govern its eminent domain power which differ significantly from the other 350 cities and towns in the Commonwealth, the change should be taken at the local level ... Back in April 2006, the Municipal Council unanimously... (Amesbury News, MA)
Shopping Center Permit Approved Aug 15, 2008
There has been some question over whether or not those homeowners will be subject to eminent domain as a result of the airport's 1996 Master Plan ... "We are faced with possible eminent domain due to the 1996 Master Plan," Lu Navarro said, adding that he and his wife had no idea about the airport's plan when they moved into their home. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Florida Avenue follies Aug 15, 2008
The act stipulated that if could get half the owners to agree to its plan, the city would help assemble the rest, likely through eminent domain. After 20 months, New Town is no closer to reaching the 50 percent goal. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
State: Farmers angry about proposed power line path Aug 15, 2008
The commission must approve a final route for the lines before the utility can compel farmers to sell property through eminent domain. A final decision on the route could come in December. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Protest pans Willets Point plan Aug 14, 2008
Monserrate's group is demanding the city drop its strategy of using eminent domain to acquire the land ... Thirty-two of the City Council's 51 members have signed a letter written by Monserrate declaring their "absolute opposition" to Bloomberg's plan, asking that the city take "eminent domain off the table." ... Monserrate and other Council members will unveil legislation Thursday that would restrict and review the use of eminent domain. (New York Daily News)
Court grants SandRidge reinvestment zones Aug 14, 2008
approved a resolution recognizing the necessity of acquiring surface-only fee title and the acquisition of about 380 acres in the Iraan area; the resolution empowers the court to negotiate the purchase of the land or initiate condemnation proceedings under eminent domain laws; according to Kent, the court has been involved in negotiating the purchase of the land for six years; the purchase will allow the county to own the land that is the site of Iraan Golf Course and the location of Precinct 3... (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Legislature must close loopholes Aug 13, 2008
In November 2006, over 67 percent of the people of North Dakota voted in favor of a Constitutional measure that restricted the use of eminent domain to public purposes ... For example, utilities may use eminent domain to take land from an unwilling owner if they supply energy to "cities or counties." The implication is that these are cities or counties in North Dakota, but because it is not spelled out, a loophole exists ... The lack of definition or limitation in the "common carriers" provision... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Times missed a 'Hit': Favre aboard the Jets Aug 13, 2008
We thank the state's judges for their insight and fairness in the many decisions they handed down since the New Jersey Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Gallenthin vs. Paulsboro regard ing eminent domain abuse and the property rights of the citizens of New Jersey ... Last Thursday's Appellate Court decision in favor of the citizens of Long Branch ("Eminent domain set back by court," Aug. 8), was another victory in a string of recent court decisions affirm ing the rights of property owners in... (NJ.com -- Times)
Q&A with SEDC boss Carolyn Smith Aug 13, 2008
I'm also proud of the fact that we've never used eminent domain. Q: Based on your contract, you'd be entitled to a lot more than $100,000 severance. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Smaller Florida Avenue Market plan could speed up project Aug 12, 2008
Other landowners asked whether their properties some have been in the same family for generations would be taken by the city via eminent domain if they declined to sell. I have not and do not plan on pursuing eminent domain, Thomas told the crowd. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Two sides seek resolution in eminent domain case Aug 11, 2008
LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) An appeals court ruling may serve to bring warring sides together in a long-running dispute over eminent domain in this beachfront city ... The properties were condemned using eminent domain, which involves a government taking land needed for a public purpose after paying fair compensation for it. (NJ.com)
Peirce family backs use of land for middle school Aug 11, 2008
Whether you call it the Peirce land, the Peirce Family Trust, the Peirce property or simply Alumni Field, when the city purchased the land from the Peirce family in 1913, the deed mandated the land be used as a "park and for no other purpose." To remove that restriction would require use of eminent domain a term that allows the government to take private land providing it is used for the good of the public ... But the family is now changing its tune and encouraging the city to begin the eminent... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
In Greensboro: Who possesses the past? Aug 10, 2008
Last summer, council filed a condemnation proceeding to reacquire the property by eminent domain because it has suffered cosmetic and structural damage from a lack of maintenance. Rather than see the building continue to deteriorate or to fall into private hands, council wants to utilize it as a community center and for borough offices. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Homeowners Notch Win in Long-Running Battle Over Eminent Domain Aug 9, 2008
A New Jersey appellate court handed a victory to homeowners in a long-running eminent domain dispute with the city of Long Branch, N.J., finding no actual blight in an area set for condemnation and redevelopment ... "There is an implicit message in this opinion to the New Jersey legislature to address these [eminent domain] issues," he said. (Law.com)
Dakota groups challenge state department impact statement on Tar Sands Aug 9, 2008
Landowners in both North and South Dakota continue to fight pipeline siting and eminent domain proceedings but find themselves outgunned by TransCanada's resources. (For a complete News story see the Friday, August 8, 2008 Journal) 08/08/08. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Once-private N.C. forest was rarely seen Aug 9, 2008
In 2000, the state took the land through eminent domain and paid the developer $12 million. The developer sued and in 2003 got another $12 million. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
How deep is the groundwater? Blue Water requests additional permits Aug 9, 2008
In fact, they have formed the Cross County Water Supply Corporation which allows them to use the power of eminent domain to acquire the pipeline easements. Blue Water Systems permit applications are on the agenda for Post Oak s next meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Post Oak s office on the North side of US 79 in Milano. (Cameron Herald, TX)
Fort Worth group opposes more natural gas drilling in urban areas Aug 9, 2008
Protestors also say the companies will force their way into neighborhoods using eminent domain as an excuse to get property from people who don't want to have their land used for easements. One such case has already happened. (KSLA.com, LA)
Port Authority at standstill on Hardee’s acquisition Aug 9, 2008
Bodway previously has said she can t foresee the authority using eminent domain to acquire the property. Bodway also declined to elaborate on how the site might be linked to the arena project; she did say parking must be part of any long-term plan for the land. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Reborn - Façade improvements praised as town looks to streetscape Aug 8, 2008
It has been reported that eminent domain is under consideration, but that this is an alternative of last resort, Carpentino said. "We would much rather have negotiations end up in quality, private development. Rocky Hill doesn't want to be in the business of development, but we want to make sure that quality property gets a quality development," he said. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
N.J. Court Orders Hearing In Eminent Domain Case Aug 8, 2008
TRENTON, N.J. -- A appeals court has ordered a new hearing in an eminent domain dispute in. The three-judge panel sent the case back to a lower court to decide whether numerous properties needed to be condemned as part of an oceanfront redevelopment plan. (WNBC.com, NY)
Community Leaders to Protest Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency Aug 7, 2008
The proposed Regency project involved using eminent domain to seize property from a property owner who intended to redevelop the property for a similar use without any public assistance. WHO: Community members and South Central Farmers Health tion Fund, a group of concerned homeowners and community members. (PR Newswire)
Saved from demolition but not from recycling Aug 7, 2008
Two years ago, the city acquired the 39,000 square feet of land and the 12,000-square-foot Cash Spot building, paying $850,00 as part of an eminent domain settlement. The city needed the land for part of a $1. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
MDHA, Lionstone want a compromise with Ford to bypass eminent domain lawsuit Aug 7, 2008
The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency and the Lionstone Group are extending an olive branch to Music Row property owner Joy Ford, hoping to move forward with a $70 million mixed-use project without using eminent domain ... An eminent domain lawsuit was filed to acquire the property through the courts. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Jobs are not getting respect in Lodi Aug 7, 2008
ccinlodi wrote on Aug 6, 2008 5:32 PM:" Re:4Astronglodi 4:44 remarks - I too am mystified, why does cityhall and the city council think low paying retail jobs will be of benefit to Lodi? It is short-sighted thinking to be focused on short term sales tax revenues and not the needs of the citizenry 3 to 5 generations out? Long term thinking is growth, short term is a zoning nightmare.And realistically, no citizen group can stop growth; it is left in the hands of a professional city managment team... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Comments on The Malibu Times coverage Aug 7, 2008
Thursday, July 31, 2008 Edition. I am incensed that such activities are used to attack personal views and intimidate voices that could offer something to everyone. (Malibu Times, CA)
City pursues land agreement with state for parking project Aug 6, 2008
As part of the 1984 agreement, Juneau paid the state $2 million to acquire private property in the area through eminent domain. If the state did not develop the property in 10 years, Juneau could be reimbursed or receive a portion of the land. (Juneau Empire)
Beach town battles over sand, erosion Aug 6, 2008
Erosion has created steep cliffs in some spots that the locals have dubbed "Harvey Cedars Bluffs.''Mel Evans / APVideo: EnvironmentAug. 5: T. Boone Pickens discusses his plan to end U.S. dependency on foreign oil using wind, solar and natural gas power.Environment slide showsSometimes the best photograph is right in your own backyard. 'Nature's Best Photography' magazine presents this year's winners of its backyardscompetition.Message boardPhoto featuresAPA... (MSNBC -- Environment)
New deal for Florida Avenue Market project in the works Aug 6, 2008
If New Town could reach that benchmark, the council said it would aid in acquiring the rest of the land through available options, including the use of eminent domain. With the deadline around the corner, New Town and some District officials now want to change that exclusive rights agreement to make it easier to reach the 50 percent benchmark, according to a July 28 letter Thomas and Council Chairman Vincent Gray, D-at large, sent to the mayor. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Deltona decides to drop center tax plan Aug 5, 2008
Lawyers questioned the legality of the assessment district, comparing it to the controversial practice of eminent domain. Earlier Monday, consultants and city staff told the landowners that the assessment is justified because they would benefit from the development. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Cowlitz flood risk growing, study reveals Aug 5, 2008
gimpy wrote on Aug 4, 2008 9:23 PM:" Years ago the county surveyor came by our farm and encountered my father-in-law, who asked him why houses were being built in the lowland that is now called Ponderosa. He had him shoot a level from the flood mark left on the shed in 1936 and it came right to the eaves of the newly constructed homes. Fast forward to 1996-7; the dikes were built after the mt. blew, on land that they took via Eminent Domain, leaving the in-laws house on the outside. Grandma... (Longview Daily News, WA)
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lawsuit claiming the proposal calls for public financing, Lowe reiterated that the plan doesn t call for any STAR bonds, tax increment financing or the creation of a transportation development district, and the project isn t using eminent domain to acquire any property. It s pretty clear cut, Lowe said. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Maine power plans eyed Aug 4, 2008
Approval would clear the way for the power companies to take the land by eminent domain. The bulk transmission system carries electricity from generating plants to areas where large amounts of electricity are needed. (Concord Monitor)
NFIB vows to defend property owner in Music Row eminent domain case Aug 4, 2008
The National Federation of Independent Business is siding with the property owner in a Music Row eminent domain case involving a multi-million dollar project that's being blocked by a small business owner defending her property rights. Nashville's Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency is trying to acquire Joy Ford's roughly one-fifth acre property at 23 Music Circle E. using eminent domain -- which gives the state the power to take private property for public use if it's for the public... (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
New power lines would hurt area Aug 3, 2008
Would it mean increased rates, raise questions of eminent domain, and ensure continued reliance on coal versus clean renewable energy. Apparently, only those directly in the proposed corridors were informed, and the public comment period has nearly expired. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
More of this story Aug 2, 2008
Midstream does not have authority to condemn property or use the power of eminent domain, Raney argues, because it is a for-profit corporation, while eminent domain was originally designed to protect the interests of the public with enterprises such as railroads, utility lines, parks, public buildings or roads all used by the public. Canfield responds to that argument by saying the state's 1874 constitution fully and expressly concedes the state's ancient right of eminent domain ... The state... (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Uptown Marriott goes through 'topping out' ceremony Aug 2, 2008
That was pushed back when the town faced an eminent domain trial to get some of the land for the project, which is bordered by Fell Avenue on the west, North Street on the north, Broadway on the east and Beaufort Street on the south. In the meantime, the cost of building materials skyrocketed and so did bids for the project. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Steven Milloy: Pickens Gives New Meaning to... Aug 1, 2008
While private entities may be frustrated, governments can exercise eminent domain to compel sales ... How can he use eminent domain ... At Pickens behest, the Texas legislature changed state law to allow the two residents of an 8-acre parcel of land in Roberts County to vote to create a municipal water district, a government agency with eminent domain powers. (Fox News)
Council asked to use eminent domain, approve tax breaks Aug 1, 2008
In unrelated actions, earlier in the evening a different developer asked the city council to step in and use the power of eminent domain if needed to clear the way for a proposed shopping mall ... If needed, they want the city to use the power of eminent domain to declare existing businesses as blighted , which would make way for their destruction to make room for the developer s new shops ... Mayor Jeannie Roberts asked, By way of eminent domain. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Channel-deepening plan clears critical hurdle Aug 1, 2008
It was clear that no one involved in the channel-deepening project wanted to exercise the government s power of eminent domain, taking the Colfs to court in an effort to force them to sell the land at what a judge deemed to be a fair-market price. The ports voted this year to delay votes on eminent domain even as a July 2 state Department of Ecology deadline for acquiring the land approached. (Longview Daily News, WA)
U.S. overstepping on siting of power line, Sen. Casey says Aug 1, 2008
The mid-Atlantic designation in the Northeast, which encompasses eight states, the District of Columbia and 50 of Pennsylvania's 67 counties, means the federal government will have the right to overrule state decisions involving the location of electric transmission lines and to seize private property through eminent domain for such projects. A local fight is under way over a plan by Allegheny Power to build a 240-mile, 500-kilovolt power line from Washington and Greene counties in Pennsylvania... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Park dispute goes to AG Jul 31, 2008
n Boston received some $118,000 when the main income-producing asset of the trust, a property on Market Street in Boston bequeathed by Cummings for that purpose, was taken by eminent domain, and that about $15 million in appreciation and income from that money should be returned. Other breaches of trust claimed by the group include the cancellation of children's programs and refusals to accept outside funding to keep the field house in repair. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
VA considers location in Mid-City for hospital Jul 31, 2008
Political leaders consider the medical center a critical economic initiative for downtown, so much that the state has agreed to use its eminent domain powers to acquire land for the VA's portion, while the city has agreed to pay for it. At the same time, the LSU-VA medical center would displace a neighborhood with a considerable stock of historic houses. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Group launches recall of Sterling Jul 31, 2008
Developers threatened to recall former Fresno Mayor Jim Patterson over his opposition to using eminent domain to aid a business park development, but it never made it to the ballot. The last recall election in Fresno County was against the mayor, mayor pro tem and a council member in Huron, all of which failed, in April 2006. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Letters to the editor Jul 30, 2008
Texas eminent domain law is based on Hubenak vs. San Jacinto Gas, which says any low ball offer qualifies as just compensation. 3. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Farmington hears request for support on development (7) Jul 30, 2008
(1) Farmington hears request for support on development Developer may ask for eminent domain to purchase property By Daily Journal Staff Writer Tuesday, July 29, 2008 FARMINGTON Development group R.L. Jones wants to build a shopping plaza spanning several city blocks near the corner of Potosi and Maple streets and reaching to Walton Drive. If needed, they want the city to join forces by using the power of eminent domain to declare existing businesses as blighted and help with their destruction... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
LETTERS: NCT, July 28, 2008 Jul 29, 2008
There would be minimal environmental impact, no eminent domain problems and no land purchase costs or delays. This would cut costs by hundreds of billions of dollars and reduce the time by decades, making Mr. Gore's 10-year time frame reachable. (North County Times)
Strawbery Banke celebrates half-century sharing 400 years of seaport history Jul 27, 2008
To preserve the area, Puddledock residents were displaced many of whom did not want to leave as their houses were taken by eminent domain. Many homes were razed, some were saved. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Editor's Mailbag (July 25) Jul 26, 2008
This happens everywhere: It s called eminent domain. Land is taken from people for the betterment of the majority happened to me in California. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Official says DM&E hearing date to be set soon Jul 25, 2008
DMch was recently purchased by Canadian Pacific Railway, has said it already has negotiated deals to acquire land along the expansion route from some ranchers in southwestern South Dakota, but the railroad needs legal authority to use eminent domain to acquire land from those unwilling to sell ... Bill Janklow, provides that a railroad can use eminent domain if it can show its project is a public use consistent with public necessity ... The key element is whether a railroad can show it has... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Pickens pitches oil shift plan Jul 25, 2008
He envisions the government using the power of eminent domain to seize at least some of the land needed for the power network. Shames, one of the leading voices against Sunrise, said that even though wind is an important renewable energy source, solar energy could be produced closer to major population centers particularly in the Sun Belt without the need for a new network of interstate power lines. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Lodi group: No time to force vote Jul 25, 2008
Those plans included the right to use eminent domain ... July 2008: Lodi City Council votes 3-1 to approve redevelopment district, without right to use eminent domain ... Only redevelopment agencies that reserve the right to use eminent domain are required to create such committees, Hood said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
City looks to attract downtown development with creation of district Jul 24, 2008
H. Craig Bradley wrote on Jul 19, 2008 2:59 PM:" Is the "REDO" district considered a blighted area, subject to eminent domain if necessary to develop new commercial/residential developments similar to those so often found in Calif, Oregon, and East Coast cities? ". Mike wrote on Jul 19, 2008 9:28 AM:" I sense that this ordinance is about conformity, encouraging development and generating revenue. As such, it will no doubt pervail. But until our car culture is radically altered, the notion that... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Official: South Coast rail will become a reality Jul 24, 2008
In April 2007, Raynham voters approved spending $25,000 to go after state money to pay for road improvements, noise barriers, and reimbursement for property taken by eminent domain if the project is approved. Selectman Marie Smith said state funds would also be needed to pay for a new fire station located north of Interstate 495, as the commuter rail would exclude firefighters from reaching parts of town. (Easton Journal, MA)
A case for the Trans-Texas Corridor Jul 23, 2008
And if negotiated right, those who would be hardest hit by eminent domain (yet another Taylor dirty word; I m on a roll here. may end up with incredibly valuable commercial real estate as businesses would clamor to snatch up land adjacent to the highway. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Hamilton scrambles to pay for land deal Jul 23, 2008
The township agreed to buy the parcel in 2005, when former Mayor Glen D. Gilmore, a Democrat, settled an eminent domain action with Doylestown, Pa. developer Fieldstone Associates for $4. (NJ.com -- Times)
Local construction company receives Justice Center project Jul 22, 2008
EMINENT DOMAIN Commissioners unanimously approved the early issue for an eminent domain request with the County Bridge E-45 project. A property owner near the bridge is currently in eminent domain proceedings, and Van Parys said the county has an agreement for the purchase of the right-of-way for 10,000. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Residents urge: Cut out 'jewel of the waterfront' Jul 22, 2008
"If you have a 95-year-old woman and you want to put a highway through her home, we can get her out of there through eminent domain," Godburn said Monday. "We can't get somebody out of a lease on a property we own?" To contact Sloan Brewster, call her at (860) 347-3331, ext. (Middletown Press, CT)
Sad chapter in Western Addition history ending Jul 22, 2008
" Defining blight The redevelopment of the Western Addition, of which the Fillmore district is a part, was one of the largest urban renewal efforts in the West. The California Redevelopment Act of 1945 allowed cities and counties to create redevelopment areas to combat urban blight, which was defined by economics, dilapidation of housing and social conditions - including the size of the nonwhite population. The Fillmore, where 60 percent of the residents were African American, was declared... (San Francisco Chronicle)
A battle over property rights Jul 21, 2008
Walz, whose Back Bay-based district includes the West End, worries that such a thing could happen again, and her effort to rein in eminent domain powers has caused a tempest among municipal officials and development types ... The ruling set loose a backlash of property-rights indignation, including, at one point, a half-serious effort to have the New Hampshire home of Justice David Souter taken by eminent domain and replaced by a hotel ... Since the Kelo decision, 43 states have passed... (Boston Globe)
"GOVERNMENT PIRATES" Jul 20, 2008
Alarmed statehouses prepared scores of eminent domain-limiting bills, while city halls from coast to coast dug in their heels ... But Corace ably points out what many New Yorkers and other urbanites - particularly the poor - have long known: Eminent domain is like the Ring of Power in redevelopment schemes ... Closer to home, there's the New York Times - who cheered on Kelo, natch - using eminent domain and corporate welfare to build its schmancy new digs in Midtown. (New York Post -- Opinions)
White House Slip; Sends Embarrassing Email.. Jul 20, 2008
Power, pop, and probings from ABC News Senior National Correspondent Jake Tapper. is ABC News' Senior National Correspondent based in the network's Washington bureau. (The Drudge Report)
Texas approves a $4.93 billion wind-power project Jul 20, 2008
"I would anticipate that some of these companies will have to use eminent domain," he said, speaking of the companies that will be building the transmission lines. . (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
