Tax Increment Financing Commission v. Romine

ELLIS, Judge.

The Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City, Missouri appeals a jury verdict awarding damages of $350,000 to Barnes H. Romine, Jr. in this condemnation action.

On April 12, 1996, the Tax Increment Financing Commission (hereinafter “TIF”) filed a Petition for Condemnation of Real Estate in the Circuit Court of Jackson County. The petition covered two lots owned by Barnes H. Romine, Jr. The tract in question was commonly known as 717 and 721 Pennsylvania, in downtown Kansas City. The property covered approximately 12,000 square feet. On August 27, 1996, TIF paid $137,500,…