Kerrville and Kerr County OK using eminent domain law to take the land, which the Kerrville-Kerr County Airport needs to comply with federal rules.
Officials in Kerr County are moving ahead with plans to seize a developer's property, saying the move is necessary to bring the Kerrville-Kerr County Airport into compliance with federal laws. The Kerrville City Council and Kerr County Commissioners Court last week approved starting eminent domain proceedings to acquire a 55-acre piece of property just east of the airport.
Project could boost Hill Country city's housing supply, developer says Officials say the property is needed to build a runway protection zone. The zone's trapezoidal areas at the end of runways are required by Federal Aviation Administration rules that are kept mostly clear in case of a crash or a landing that goes past the runway.
As it plans for future, Hill Country city wrestles with growth, affordability Dark Sky Estates is managed by Fort Worth-based Carnegie Holding Company LLC, which is also known as CHC Development. Rory Maguire, principle of CHC Development, declined to respond to Paces’ criticisms directly. He said the company has been reasonable in negotiating with the city and county, but that it also wants a “reasonable price” for its property. He said a road has been built on the property.
Boerne officials warn residents after rabies confirmed in fox The city and county set aside $350,000 each for the transaction. The Texas Department of Transportation will reimburse 90% of the sale price, along with 90% of 'reasonable expenses to affect the acquisition,' the city's resolution said. The Texas Attorney General's Office declined to let TxDOT handle eminent domain proceedings on behalf of the airport board, officials said.
Carnegie Holding Company LLC Kerr County Commissioners Court Dark Sky Estate Federal Aviation Administration CHC Development Texas Department Of Transportation Texas Attorney General's Office Rob Kelly Paces Andrew Muñoz Rory Maguire Michael Hornes Kerrville Kerrville-Kerr County Airport Kerr County Hill Country OK Dark Sky Estates Dark Sky Estates LLC Fort Worth Boerne Rich Paces Paces
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