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Council authorizes eminent domain resolution to secure easements for Murphy Canyon trunk sewer project over owner objections
Summary
After extended staff negotiation attempts and objections from the property owner, the council adopted a resolution of necessity to commence eminent domain for easements required by the Murphy Canyon trunk sewer rehabilitation project; the property owner’s counsel said the city's offer undervalues severance and pre‑condemnation damages.
The City Council adopted a resolution of necessity to commence eminent domain proceedings to acquire a permanent sewer easement and a temporary construction easement for the Murphy Canyon trunk sewer repair and rehabilitation (CIP B‑17005), after staff described the project scope, negotiation history and the need to relocate existing infrastructure currently beneath private property.
Christina Cruz, supervising property agent in the Economic Development Department (Real Estate Acquisitions), told the council the project will rehabilitate and replace aging trunk sewer pipelines—installing roughly 1.3 miles of…
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