November 14, 2023Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil approves taking easements needed for the construction of a slide repair on Vance Gap Road through eminent domain.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
What that means
- Consent agenda:
- Routine items Council approves together in one vote, without discussion. Any member can pull an item out for its own vote.
- Eminent domain:
- The government's power to take private property for public use when the owner won't sell. State law requires fair payment, and a court can set the amount.
Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Attorney’s Office to condemn easements needed for the construction of a slide repair on Vance Gap Road
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Kilgore and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“RESOLUTION NO. 23-245 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO CONDEMN EASEMENTS NEEDED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SLIDE REPAIR ON VANCE GAP ROAD”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item C