REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION
In order for the city to build needed public improvements like roads, sidewalks and bus stops to support local planning initiatives and growth, it is sometimes necessary to acquire private property. The acquisition of private property is governed by federal, state and local laws to ensure that affected property owners are treated fairly and consistently. The city's process for acquiring private property for public use can be summarized in seven steps, which are outlined in the video below and transcribed on this page.