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Council approves authorization for property takings in developer-linked sewer project after owners object
Summary
Charlotte City Council authorized items concerning property takings (items 59 and 60) requested for a utility/project that a private developer will use; family representatives objected and said a lawsuit is pending and asked council to defer action.
The Charlotte City Council voted on March 24 to approve agenda items authorizing property takings tied to a utility project requested by a private developer, after neighbors and property owners objected and asked the council to delay action while a separate lawsuit proceeds.
Attorney Tommy Odom appeared on behalf of the May, Henninghausen and Davis families and told the council they objected to allowing the city to authorize takings to benefit a private developer. Odom said another law firm has already filed suit in a related condemnation matter and asked council to allow court proceedings…
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