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Bowling Green council adopts emergency appropriation for small parcel in South Main Street improvement
Summary
City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 3876, authorizing appropriation (eminent domain) of a small parcel needed for the South Main Street Improvement Project to allow curb cuts, pedestrian beacons and a turn lane; the emergency clause makes the measure effective on the mayor's signature.
On Jan. 9, 2025, the Bowling Green City Council voted to adopt Resolution 3876, authorizing the appropriation of portions of two parcels for the South Main Street Improvement Project and declaring an emergency so the measure takes effect upon the mayor's signature.
The measure, described by staff as an appropriation that is “essentially an eminent domain action,” drew questioning from council about negotiations with property owners and the need for urgent action. Hunter, city staff working with the engineering department, told council the resolution covers a “little sliver” on the southeast corner of South Main and Napoleon that is needed for curb cuts and pedestrian beacons and to accommodate construction tied to a new turn lane. “The resolution on the agenda for all 3 readings is for part of the South Main…
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