Couple rejects $131,000 offer for data center power line on their property
Jerry Zelenka has turned down American Transmission Company's proposal to place a power line on his property, citing worries over tree removal and the demolition of numerous buildings. He is particularly troubled by the level of compensation offered and the potential threat of eminent domain. Meanwhile, legal disputes from neighboring landowners about the project's validity persist.
Jerry Zelenka, a Wisconsin homeowner, has refused a $131,000 offer from American Transmission Company (ATC) for a proposed power line crossing his property in Fredonia. The line is intended to supply electricity to a future data center in nearby Port Washington. The offer includes $81,000 in property compensation and an additional $50,000 if Zelenka signs an agreement immediately.
The 75-year-old homeowner and his wife, who bought the land in 1990, claim that the proposed changes would result in the removal of mature trees, several buildings, and a significant portion of their property. Zelenka argues that the compensation does not adequately cover these losses or the impact on the property's value. He also questions whether the power line qualifies for eminent domain, as it primarily serves a private data center.
Zelenka and his wife are challenging the project in federal court, as the legal outcome and final route remain uncertain.
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