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Bradenton council approves eminent‑domain authority as temporary lift station work moves forward
Summary
City council voted to confirm a public‑purpose finding to enable eminent domain if needed as staff moves to replace aging Lift Station 13 and install a temporary pump station to serve about 170 homes while a longer repair is completed.
Bradenton City Council on July 23 approved a public‑purpose resolution that clears the way for the city to pursue eminent domain for a small, storm‑damaged property if the contract to acquire it cannot close in time for urgent sewer repairs.
Councilmember Moore said the action is aimed at preventing a catastrophic failure: “It is not anybody’s desire that we continue in hurricane season with the current situation at Lift Station 13,” she said during the meeting. City staff told council the station is old, floods at high tide and a collapse would disrupt service for about 170 homes.
Why it matters: Lift Station 13 sits at a low, riverfront location and has…
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