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Spring Hill council authorizes eminent-domain steps for Northeast Sewer Interceptor, retains outside counsel

3654526 · May 9, 2025
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Summary

To keep the Northeast Sewer Interceptor Project on schedule, the council approved retaining outside eminent-domain counsel, passed a resolution to identify needed parcels, and adopted an ordinance authorizing condemnation proceedings if negotiations fail.

The Spring Hill City Council on May 8 approved multiple preliminary steps to support the Northeast Sewer Interceptor Project, including retaining outside counsel to handle possible eminent-domain proceedings and passing both a resolution and an ordinance to identify and authorize acquisition of necessary easements and interests.

Community Development Director Spencer Lau told the council the city will try to negotiate easements with landowners but may need to use eminent domain for parcels where negotiations fail. "It is still absolutely the city's goal not to use eminent domain and reach…

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