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The local governmental entity: South San Joaquin Irrigation District
The private utility: PG&E facilities in Ripon, Escalon, and Manteca
The purpose for condemning the private entity: Saving the residents of the irrigation district at least 15%
Current status: In July the irrigation district filed eminent domain proceedings
The potential attorney fees: Looking for a guide to the Missoula, MT eminent domain acquisition of a water utility, attorney fees could be more than…
Which city sought to aquire by eminent domain a water utility? Missoula, Montana
Who does the city allege acted in bad faith? The Carlyle Group
Where did the Courts fall on eminent domain? Montana Courts sided with Missoula to allow eminent domain against the water utility
What bad faith actions does the city allege against the Water Utility & its holding company?
The State: California
The win: Landowners who sought compensation for extensive geological and environmental testing that included:
The public works project: A water tunnel under the Bay Delta as part of a new water delivery system
Matteoni, O’Laughlin & Hechtman | California Supreme Court Issues Major Ruling Regarding Landowner Compensation For Those…
Why are normal eminent domain laws being bypassed? Because eminent domain will be too costly and will take too long
What is the eminent domain project? A dam
Which legislature created this eminent domain loophole? North Carolina
What 5 things do we need to know about this work around to normal North Carolina eminent domain laws?
Which state has a constitutional right to farm on its November 2016 ballot? Oklahoma
What eminent domain protections does it include?
“The Legislature shall pass no law which abridges the right of citizens and lawful residents of Oklahoma to employ agricultural technology and livestock production and ranching practices without a compelling state interest. Nothing in this section shall be construed to modify any provision of common law or statutes relating to trespass, eminent domain,…
Is eminent domain on the table for the Vista Ridge Pipeline connecting to San Antonio Water System? YES
What does SAWS predict as a reason to say No to a Vista Ridge purchase offer? Rural lands that have been in a family for generations.
What does a landowner in the path of Vista Ridge say is his concern and reason he opposes Vista Ridge? His land’s water well drops. The background:
What eminent domain reforms are being touted by a campaign?
What good acts did Dallas City Council do on eminent domain?
Which texas companies were certified under the new drone certification system in Texas? HUVRdata (Austin) & Aviation Unmanned (Addison)
What entity does the drone certification? Texas A&M University System via its Corpus Christi campus and its engineering extension service
How is industry using drones? wind-power, oil and gas and transportation industries to provide aerial inspections and mapping, and for port and border security and coastline monitoring