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Granville County adopts resolution opposing part of Senate Bill 214 that would let another county condemn land
Summary
In an emergency April 24 meeting, the Granville County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution opposing part 5, section 5 of Senate Bill 214, saying the provision would let Franklin County acquire or condemn property in neighboring counties without local consent and threaten regional water resources at Carl Lake.
Granville County commissioners on April 24 adopted a resolution opposing part 5, section 5 of Senate Bill 214, saying the provision would allow another county to acquire or condemn property inside neighboring jurisdictions without local consent.
The county attorney told the board the provision would waive protections in North Carolina General Statute 153A-15 and could permit Franklin County to acquire land or interests for raw-water intakes, pipeline easements or related infrastructure — potentially by condemnation — in Vance, Warren and Halifax counties. "We believe it's being done in connection with Franklin County's desire to get a raw water allocation from the Army Corps of Engineers…
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