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Newton commission approves housing bond intent, eminent domain steps, land-bank budget and other routine actions
Summary
Newton City Commissioners on May 13 approved a series of routine and project-specific actions, including a resolution of intent to issue housing revenue bonds for the Harvest phase 2 project, initiation of eminent domain proceedings for a Hillside right-of-way, adoption of the Newton Land Bank proposed budget for fiscal year 2026, participation in the Kansas Department of Transportation Federal Fund Exchange Program and final approval of the Hope Estates final plat.
Newton City Commissioners on May 13 approved a series of routine and project-specific actions, including a resolution of intent to issue housing revenue bonds for the Harvest phase 2 project, initiation of eminent domain proceedings for a small right-of-way on Hillside, adoption of the Newton Land Bank proposed budget for fiscal year 2026, participation in the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Federal Fund Exchange Program and final approval of the Hope Estates final plat.
The commission voted by voice to approve the consent agenda and then moved through individual items. The commission approved resolution G1357, described by staff as a resolution of intent to issue housing revenue bonds to allow Harvest phase 2 to pursue low-income housing tax credit packaging and related tax-exempt bond treatment for building materials. The motion to approve G1357 was made on the floor and carried by voice vote.
The commission also approved a two-step action to acquire 0.13 acres of…
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