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Eminent domain is the power vested ; plants, flood protection: systems; power modifications to the scope. of <br />in public entities that enables them to plants, substations, right-of--way municipal eminent domain authority. <br />acquire private property for a public easements for power lines, natural gas Any proposal to modify the scope <br />use: Eminent domain authority is :also pipelines, water lines and sewer lines.. of cities eminent domain authority. <br />.granted to' certain private entities such ~ must preserve the right. of cities to <br />as utility companies; railroads; and Eminent domain has. also been used by use eminent domain for traditional <br />redevelopment corporations.'. communities as an important tool for infrastructure projects, including the <br /> planning-and economic development. right ofpublic power communities to <br />The power of eminent domain has The judicious use of this,power has- use the eminent domain process to <br />been -absolutely essential for cities in fostered public-private partnerships secure the purchase of electric service <br />building necessary public facilities and led to the alleviation of blighted temtory following annexation. <br />_ <br />such as :roads, highways,bridges,w~ter neighborhoods, created jobs and lifted. <br />systems and wastewater facilities. communities out of economic distress. <br />Municipal utilities have ong relied. <br />on he _use of this power to develop The Legislature should exercise <br />projects such as water purification caution in making any further.. <br />