The Spring Hill City Council on July 24 approved preliminary actions to preserve schedule for the 190th Street roadway improvements project by authorizing survey and condemnation descriptions and by directing the city attorney to file eminent‑domain proceedings if necessary.

City staff described the measures as procedural steps to avoid delay under the statute’s timelines while continuing negotiations with property owners. “The city does not plan to go out and do any unnecessary eminent domain,” City staff member Mr. Lauer said, adding that staff would continue to negotiate even after a petition is filed and that the goal is to reach voluntary agreements.

Council first approved Resolution 2025‑R‑16 declaring the necessity and authorizing surveys and descriptions of land or interests needed for right‑of‑way for the 190th Street project between Ridgeview Road and Renner Road; the motion carried 4–0. The council then approved Ordinance 2025‑10 authorizing condemnation of necessary lands or interests and directing the city attorney to institute eminent‑domain proceedings as provided by law; that ordinance passed by roll call 5–0.

Staff told the council that property owners have been notified of the city’s offers for needed parcels or easements and that staff will keep negotiating to avoid formal condemnation where possible. The city stressed that much of the acquisitions are easements rather than full parcel takeovers and that the eminent‑domain steps are being advanced to keep the construction schedule on track.