Condemnation matters, including: a. consider use of eminent domain authority to condemn property and, if appropriate, adopt Resolu tion Authorizing Acquisition of Real Property to confirm the existence of a public necessity for the acquisition of certain properties and property interests along the route described in the Resolution and authorize the initiation of condemnation proceedings to acquire such properties and property interests; and b. engage condemnation attorney.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).