City of Hallandale Beach v. Smith

The City of Hallandale Beach (City) sought to acquire vacant land owned by the Hallandale Church of God (Church) to expand its existing public works facility. The trial court dismissed its eminent domain petition for failure to comply with various provisions of Chapter 180, Florida Statutes. We reverse, because, in condemning property within its boundaries, the City was not required to utilize or comply with Chapter 180.

The City’s eminent domain petition cited authority under Chapters 73, 74, and 166, Florida Statutes, Art. VIII, Sec. 2(b) of the Florida Constitution, and Hallandale Beach…