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Council directs staff to proceed with MOU negotiations involving MUD 83 and Hillwood Enterprises
Summary
Following an executive session, the council unanimously directed staff to proceed with a memorandum of understanding between the city, Brazoria County MUD 83 and Hillwood Enterprises LP and to return the final MOU for approval at the next council meeting.
After convening from executive session with no action taken, the Manvel City Council unanimously directed staff to continue work on a proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) among the City of Manvel, Brazoria County MUD 83 and Hillwood Enterprises LP and to return the document for formal approval at the next council meeting.
The council's discussion followed an executive session that cited Texas Government Code sections authorizing consultation with the city attorney and deliberation regarding economic development negotiations (Texas Gov't Code A7A7551.071, 551.072 and 551.087). Mayor Davis said the council had a "good discussion in executive session" and moved for staff to continue finalizing the MOU. The motion passed unanimously.
City Manager Dan Johnson and members of the development team were present; the motion directs staff and the MUD and private partner to finalize outstanding terms and bring the MOU back for formal council approval. No formal contract was executed at the meeting; the council's action was direction to staff to proceed with negotiations and return with the MOU for a future vote.
Council members emphasized a goal of having the agreement ready for final consideration at the next regular meeting and asked staff to continue coordination with Brazoria County MUD 83 and Hillwood Enterprises LP on outstanding terms and legal review.
