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Grove Council authorizes manager to list small parcel identified as Lot 6, Block 3 for sale
Summary
The Grove City Council voted unanimously to authorize the city manager to list and sell a small parcel (JCat property ID 30457) after discussing limited access, past ownership, and annual maintenance costs.
GROVE, Texas — The Grove City Council on Aug. 18, 2025, voted 5-0 to authorize the city manager to negotiate and execute documents to list and sell a small parcel described as part of Lot 6, Block 3, East Port Arthur Addition (JCat property ID 30457).
The council directed the city manager to list the property with a broker for at least 30 days on the multiple listing service and authorized the sale under the cited local government code. The action followed a short discussion in which council members described the parcel as constrained by right-of-way and pipeline easements and said the property has been off the tax roll for years.
The decision matters because the city currently pays to maintain the parcel. Mayor Boren said the city spends about $817 per year to mow the property, with mowing occurring roughly 12 times annually. Council members said selling the parcel could shift it back onto the tax roll and eliminate that maintenance expense.
Council discussion noted access and utility constraints on the lot, including Texas Department of Transportation right-of-way and pipeline easements that limit its usability. Council members said the city would list the parcel with STX Properties and Julie Sanders, though no sale price or buyer was specified at the meeting.
Council members also discussed the parcel’s ownership history in broad terms. According to remarks on the record, the property was acquired by private parties in the early 1970s and later deeded to the city; the exact years were discussed but not stated with final clarity during the meeting.
The motion passed with Mayor Boren, Mayor Pro Temkinidis, Council member Holmes, Council member McGay and Council member McAdams all voting “aye.” The motion did not include a specified sale price or minimum; the authorization empowers the city manager to execute the necessary listing and sale documents. No amendments to the motion were recorded.
The council recessed into an executive session under the Texas Government Code to deliberate real property before returning to open session and voting on the action.
