Schaumburg Freedom Coalition endorses eminent domain reforms
December 11th, 2008 | by Brian Costin Published in Blog, Eminent Domain, Model Legislation, Property Rights, Schaumburg Politics
The Schaumburg Freedom Coaliton (SFC) endorses the following eminent domain model legislation proposed by the Castle Coalition. Enacting this model legislation would prevent the type of eminent domain abuse for private profit that is occuring at the strip mall containing the Sara Lee & Market Day Store, Chiropractor Richard Altieri, Hair Clip Salon, and The Coin Mart/Jewelry Mart at 8-26 N. Roselle Road.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, neither this City nor any of its subdivisions shall use eminent domain to take private property without the consent of the owner to be used for economic development.
Economic Development–The term “economic development” means any activity to increase tax revenue, tax base, employment, or general economic health, when that activity does not result in
(1) the transfer of land to public ownership, such as for a road, hospital or military base;
(2) the transfer of land to a private entity that is a common carrier, such as a railroad or utility;
or (3) the transfer of property to a private entity when eminent domain will remove a harmful use of the land, such as the removal of public nuisances, removal of structures that are beyond repair or that are unfit for human habitation or use, or acquisition of abandoned property.
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