Department of Community Development and City Attorney’s Office
Reference: Metropolitan Districts and Eminent Domain
To: Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of City Council
Through: Michael Martinez, City Manager
Prepared By: Alicia Calderón, City Attorney
Date Prepared: January 6, 2022
PURPOSE
To provide background on metropolitan districts and the process they must use when seeking to condemn property for a public purpose
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREA
Recognizable and Well-Planned Community
Supportive, Sustainable Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
Metropolitan District Brighton Crossing Number 7 has requested City Council approval for the use of its eminent domain powers. The City Attorney’s Office will present on the statutory authority for the use of eminent domain by metropolitan districts. This presentation is intended to provide the legal background for the request that will be presented by Brighton Crossing No. 7 on January 18, 2022.
ATTACHMENTS
Power Point