Local Government Drops Eminent Domain. Works Deal. 3 takeaways from the Deal.

What local government wanted to use eminent domain? Garden City Utah wanted to take land from 11 property owners to create a public access point to a lake

The city agreed to drop eminent domain proceedings in exchange for? The subdivision agreed to create a public walkway to provide lake access

What 3 goals were accomplished with the deal?

• home owners kept their privacy
• town residents and visitors have added access to Bear Lake
• the town’s population tourism numbers increase

KSL.com | Bitter battle between Garden City residents, officials over lake access ends with truce