Landfill Value
After spending the good part of a couple years sending offers back and forth, commissioners authorized eminent domain proceedings a few weeks ago on a property housing an old landfill site.
Monday, the landowner and his attorney met with commissioners to discuss the situation in person.
Wabaunsee County Commissioners and property owner Winston Amick, represented by Attorney Keen Umbehr, have been debating the fair rental rate for the property, which KDHE is requiring the county to maintain until at least 2026, with the potential for that requirement to be extended.
After several offers back and forth with no resulting conclusion, commissioners authorized the use of eminent domain to acquire the property, according to County Attorney Norbert Marek, who said that the response since that action has indicated that they would rather sell without the eminent domain proceedings.
Landfill acquisitions are difficult to value. Despite the leakage problem and the issues of single and double lining, old landfills may have substantial value.
