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Council authorizes use of eminent domain for properties described in agenda
Summary
The Austin City Council voted to authorize the use of eminent domain to acquire properties set forth and described in the meeting agenda (Item 37). The motion was made by Council Member Ryan Alter, seconded by Council Member Kadri, and approved without speakers. The council record indicates this was a non‑consent condemnation item.
The Austin City Council on Feb. 13 authorized use of the power of eminent domain to acquire property interests described in Agenda Item 37. The measure was introduced as a non‑consent condemnation item, moved by Council Member Ryan Alter and seconded by Council Member Kadri; there were no public speakers on the item and the motion was approved.
The motion as read authorized city staff to proceed with acquisition under the city’s eminent‑domain authority for the public use described in the agenda. The council did not discuss specific compensation figures on the floor during the meeting excerpt provided.
Why it matters: Eminent-domain authorizations are a significant exercise of municipal authority to acquire private property for public use and usually precede appraisal, negotiation and, if necessary, condemnation proceedings.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with acquisition activities under normal condemnation procedures and report back as required by law and city policy.
