Chaffee Road South Widening Property Acquisition
Summary
The city can now buy — or condemn — property along Chaffee Road South for the widening project from Normandy Blvd to I-10, with offers up to 25% above appraised value and up to $100,000 in business damages. Construction is expected to wrap in 2030.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Acquisition costs from the road project budget; settlements up to 25% above appraisal plus business damages.
Commuters and freight traffic who will benefit from the widened Chaffee Road corridor.
Property and business owners along the corridor whose land may be acquired.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee — August 19, 2026
The city is moving forward with property acquisitions and eminent domain proceedings needed to widen Chaffee Road South between Normandy Boulevard and I-10.
Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee — August 17, 2026
The city is authorizing the use of eminent domain or negotiated purchase to secure necessary property rights for the Chaffee Road widening project from Normandy Boulevard to I-10.
Rules Committee — August 17, 2026
The city can now buy — or condemn — property along Chaffee Road South for the widening project from Normandy Blvd to I-10, with offers up to 25% above appraised value and up to $100,000 in business damages. Construction is expected to wrap in 2030.
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