WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – One long-standing Derby business is refusing to sell to the City, but it could be bought by the government anyway through eminent domain to make way for improvements on the Kansas Highway 15.
The improvements are being made to help decrease crashes in the area.
The City of Derby said the area near Nelson Drive and K-15, north of Red Powell Drive, is known for its crashes.
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The City has been able to strike deals with seven of 11 businesses in the area, but the city has filed for eminent domain.
It would allow the City to buy, in part or entirely, the remaining four properties even if their owners refuse to sell.
Richard Bordwell, director of Trader Motor Company , is one of those owners.
“We’ve had this 19 years, and you know, you put it on payments and try to get your property paid for so in the end that you’ve got something to show for what you’ve done,” Bordwell said.
Bordwell started Trader Motor Company 40 years ago with his father.