My first attempt at a post so I hope I link right. I ran into this article while researching eminent domain in Indiana.
My husband and I were notified on June 26 that the town we live near is annexing 1500 acres to include my 70 acre farm. Soon thereafter, we were notified that the mayor, although we are not yet under his juristiction, needed to meet with us about plans involving our farm.
We now have more info. A neighboring landowner plans on developing a medical/commercial complex next to our farm. We are to be placed in a TIF(Tax Incremental Finance) district designated for economic development to increase the property tax base. The neighbors' plan requires 5 to 10 acres for building and another 10-12 acres to allow for a county gravel road to be paved and which will be rerouted in a large S-curve through my farm so as to maximize the neighbor's frontage space. The meeting on 8/22 is to fully present the plan and for us to present any plans which we might have for developing the property so as to maximize its economic potential. Unfortunately, it is rolling hills, grasslands, orchards, ponds and a farm rather than concrete and steel.
Our lives have been shattered
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