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Council authorizes eminent domain for Faught Road drainage improvements; approves small parcel acquisition
Summary
After executive session the Town of Northlake authorized the use of eminent domain to acquire 0.2371 acres needed for the Faught Road drainage and road-improvement project, adopting Resolution 25-37.
The NorthlakeTown Council voted May 22 to authorize the town's use of eminent domain to acquire a small parcel needed for a drainage and road-improvement project on Faught Road.
The council adopted Resolution 25-37 to acquire 0.2371 acres (about 10,328 square feet) from property owned by Sarah and Daniel Perry. The council's motion described the land parcel and cited the purpose as the Faught Road Drainage Improvements project. The resolution text and exhibit were presented to council during the May 22 meeting.
Why it matters: the acquisition secures right-of-way needed to construct drainage and road improvements the town has prioritized as part of broader infrastructure work. Council members said obtaining the parcel was necessary to advance project design and construction.
Process and vote: council authorized staff to proceed with eminent-domain acquisition and adopted the resolution unanimously (7–0). Staff said the property description and the amount to be acquired were included in the adopted resolution and that attorneys and staff will follow statutory condemnation procedures to finalize the acquisition.
Next steps: staff will proceed with the acquisition process and return to the council for any required follow-up, including documentation of acquisition costs and completion of project easements.
