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Board approves resolutions to pursue acquisitions for Northeast Gateway; commissioners debate eminent domain as negotiation tool
Summary
The board approved staff resolutions to acquire four parcels needed for phase 2 of the Northeast Gateway (Milani Boulevard) project. Staff said offers were made years ago but no counteroffers were received; commissioners debated the use of eminent domain and schedule pressures to keep the project on track for 2026 construction.
Director Calder presented the board with resolutions to authorize acquisition of four parcels from two private owners needed for Phase 2 of the Northeast Gateway (Milani Boulevard) project. He said the parcels are needed for intersection improvements at Waiolani Boulevard and Roberts Road, including a large five‑leg roundabout, and that the acquisitions do not require residential relocations.
Calder summarized negotiations: “We made an offer to…
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