It looks like the City is getting its eminent domain ducks in a row in anticipation of the massive $3 to $4 billion fixed rail project. On November 13, the Mayor signed Ordinance 06-45, allowing the City to enter into longer term leases for property it seizes by eminent domain.
The prior law allowed month-to-month leases up to one year, with the possibility of extension to two years. The amendment continues these terms, but also permits under “extraordinary circumstances” the council to approve month-to-month terms up to four years.
