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Kyle City Council authorizes eminent domain to secure utility easements for water and wastewater projects
Summary
Council approved resolutions authorizing use of eminent domain to acquire permanent and temporary easements needed for public water and wastewater improvements along Rafter Holdings LLC property and Center Street Village LP parcels, citing negotiation efforts and project necessity; votes were unanimous.
The City of Kyle on Oct. 15 approved resolutions authorizing the use of eminent domain to secure multiple permanent and temporary easements needed for public water and wastewater infrastructure.
Council approved a motion to acquire a 3.393-acre permanent utility easement from property owned by Rafter Holdings LLC to construct a force main and related wastewater facilities. Amber Smythe, assistant city manager, told council appraisals and initial offers have been completed and staff could not reach a negotiated agreement, making the public-convenience-and-necessity (PCN)…
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