FBS Reports: Mayor & Several MC Council Members Named In Court Case On Misuse of Eminent Domain Proceedings Involving the QVCC-click the title link-
. . . Texas eminent domain statues do not provide a mechanism for governmental entities to condemn a going business concern and utilize the property acquired for the same business purpose for which the property was being used at the time of the condemnation.”
The defendant’s appeal states that Missouri City “has improperly exercised its power of eminent domain for a private purpose...a pretext to confer a private benefit on particular private parties, including the mayor and a number of city council members.” Fort Bend Star
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MCC Comment:
Currently there is no mention of this court case on the cities main website (as of this posting) or any updates.
See the related ED piece on the TTC coming to Fort Bend County:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx0eLsFtBhk
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