The Branson Board of Aldermen held a study session on Tuesday, Nov. 26, to talk about the use of eminent domain and condemnation related to easements on a property for utility projects and other public improvements.
The presentation to the board by Holly Dodge and James Newell of Lauber Municipal Law explained to the board how temporary easements can be used to help with necessary city projects while not permanently taking property from residents.
“I know there’s a lot of negative connotations about eminent domain and condemnations and normally I would agree with you on the taking of a property,” Newell said in his introduction. “The process of easements is just a use of the property, and you’re not taking anything from the homeowner. They’re just allowing the city to use the land to get infrastructure in. After the infrastructure is in place, the city is required to repair any damage that was done [by the construction] with the result it’s usually better with the homeowner, because it can fix issues with the property which were there before [construction.]”
The full article is available at bransontrilakesnews.com.
(Story by Jason Wert, bransontrilakesnews.com)
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