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In article <kqg5cc1w165w@upchrch.UUCP> joel@upchrch.UUCP (Joel Upchurch) writes:
>hatunen@netcom.com (DaveHatunen) writes:
>
>> FPL is certainly a state franchised utility. As such it will have it's
>> own powers of condemnation, and the local government's involvement would
>> not normally be involved. FPL can either work out a deal with the
>> directly affected property owner (if FPL doesn't want your property,
>> you're not involved), or failing to come to an easement agreement, FPL
>> can begin condemnation proceedings for either an easement or title to
>> the strip of land needed. This would require payment for the
>> easement/land at a fair price. If you don't think the price is fair, 
>> you would have to go to court.
>
>This is certainly news to me. Do power companies normally have the
>power of eminent domain?
>
>
>Joel Upchurch @ Upchurch Computer Consulting uunet!aaahq01!upchrch!joel 
>718 Galsworthy Ave. Orlando, FL 32809-6429  phone (407) 859-0982

Power companies certainly do have the power of eminent domain.  However,
I don't think FPL has a franchise with the State of Florida.  In the
case in question, FPL has its franchise with the City of Rockledge.
If FPL doesn't want your property, but you feel that property value
has been "taken", you can bring an inverse condemation suit against
FPL.  David vs Goliath.
Judy Lipofsky 
lipofsky@zach.fit.edu