You would use taxpayer funds to purchase an entire ranch just to get a 100’ wide swath for a linear utility project?
Where do you get taxpayer funds?
I’ve been on pipeline projects where we eventually had to use eminent domain for a small piece. The pipeline company pays, regardless if negotiated direct, or settled in the court.
Pretty much. You can then re-sell the bit you don’t use.
I hate the abuse of Eminent Domain. Usually, they screw the land owner. My suggestion eliminates that possibility.