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City attorney says Robinson cannot use public funds to insure private Huntley Estates streets; council weighs options
Summary
An attorney advised the council that using public funds to pay for major repairs on private subdivision streets would violate the Texas Constitution, and the council discussed options including accepting streets into the city system after testing and right-of-way issues.
Counsel advised the Robinson City Council on April 8 that the city cannot use public funds to act as an insurer for major repairs on private subdivision streets, and councilmembers discussed testing and other options for a petition from residents of Huntley Estates.
An attorney representing the city told the council that the proposed plan — under which the homeowners association would continue minor maintenance but the city would pay for major repairs — would likely violate Article 3, Section 52 of the Texas Constitution, which bars gifts of public funds for private benefit. The attorney said the lawful alternative is for the…
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