County Approves Eminent Domain for Midway Drainage Project

Original title: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution of Necessity for the Midway Drainage Improvement Project including Parcels 1-817, 1-820, 1-856, 2-806, 2-807, 2-808, 2-809, 2-810, 2-811, 2-812, 2-813, 2-814, 2-815, 2-816, 2-817, 2-819, 2-843, 2-844, and 2-845, and authorize staff to make binding written offers to property owners and, if necessary, to file condemnation proceedings to exercise the power of eminent domain. District5 - Herr (Stephen Koontz, Resource Management Deputy Director)

Record date · August 12, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners has authorized the use of to acquire specific land parcels required for the Midway Drainage Improvement Project. This action allows the county to make formal purchase offers to property owners and initiate legal if those offers are not accepted.

Why it matters

Owners of 19 specific parcels of land in District 5 face the potential acquisition of their property by the county for drainage infrastructure, which may involve formal purchase negotiations or court-ordered condemnation.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Property owners of parcels 1-817 through 2-845

These owners are subject to binding purchase offers and potential condemnation proceedings for their land.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 'Resolution of Necessity' mean for my property?

It is a formal legal step that allows the county to begin the process of acquiring private property for public use, starting with a purchase offer and potentially moving to condemnation if an agreement cannot be reached.

Can the county just take my land?

The county is authorized to use , which requires them to make a binding written offer to the property owner. If the owner does not agree to the terms, the county may initiate court proceedings to acquire the land.

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Formalization of Land Acquisition

The county has moved from planning to the formal legal phase of land acquisition for the Midway Drainage project, signaling imminent contact with property owners.

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