Council declares coulee maintenance project a public necessity; authorizes rights‑of‑way acquisition

Jun 16, 2026

CO-047-2026 declares the Concrete Lined Coulee Maintenance-Repairs 2025 Project a public necessity and authorizes acquisition of rights-of-way either amicably or through expropriation if necessary; the ordinance passed unanimously.

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The Lafayette City Council unanimously adopted CO-047-2026 on June 16, declaring the Concrete Lined Coulee Maintenance-Repairs 2025 Project a public necessity and authorizing acquisition of the rights-of-way and property interests necessary for construction. The ordinance gives staff authority to pursue amicable acquisition or, if required, to use the proper expropriation process.

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