Board approves resolution reauthorizing condemnation commission as judge requested
At the judge’s request, the board authorized a condemnation commission to ensure fair compensation if future eminent domain cases arise; staff said the county last used the commission in 2000 and appointments are made by the judge.
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The board approved Resolution R07‑2026‑1542 to authorize a condemnation commission and set compensation, at the request of Judge McKnight. Staff explained the commission ensures fair compensation in eminent domain proceedings and that appointments are made by the judge when the county is a party in a taking. County officials said they have not used such a commission since 2000 but that law firms had recently inquired whether the county had an active authorization.
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