Condemnation for Coal Creek sewer improvements
Summary
The city is condemning a home on N. College Ave. and six Oakhurst Strategies properties near N. Harvard and N. Gary to install sanitary sewer improvements for Coal Creek Rehabilitation Relief.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city will pay just compensation for the condemned properties as part of the sewer project.
Residents in the Coal Creek area benefit from improved sanitary sewer capacity.
The property owners whose land is being taken for the sewer project.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Council (Regular) - Aug 19, 2026
The city can now force the purchase of private property at 1207 N. Harvard Ave. and 11717 E. 41st St. S. for drainage and street/waterline projects. Homeowners there will be compensated, but lose the property.
Council Public Works Committee - Aug 5, 2026
The city is starting condemnation proceedings on two private properties after negotiation stalled — one for the Coal Creek flood project, one for waterline and street improvements on E. 41st Street.
Council (Regular) - Jul 22, 2026
The city is condemning a home on N. College Ave. and six Oakhurst Strategies properties near N. Harvard and N. Gary to install sanitary sewer improvements for Coal Creek Rehabilitation Relief.
Council Public Works Committee - Jul 15, 2026
The city needs seven parcels for Coal Creek sewer rehabilitation but can't get responses from the owners — one unreachable, one unresponsive. Judges will now help sort it out.
Council Public Works Committee - Feb 11, 2026
The city needs easements on two parcels at 19009 E. 41st St. to extend a major sewer line that unlocks new development. Negotiations with the Johnson family trust failed after a year, so condemnation will let a court set fair market value.
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