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Corinth council approves resolution to seek eminent domain for 7.01-acre drainage easement near Silver Meadows
Summary
The City of Corinth voted unanimously to authorize condemnation proceedings to acquire an approximately 7.01-acre drainage easement on property recorded to RWH Heritage Trust, citing municipal drainage and related public uses; council discussion included resident concerns about local traffic and filled-in drainage features.
The City of Corinth City Council on Thursday adopted a resolution authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire an approximately 7.01-acre drainage easement on property recorded to RWH Heritage Trust (Robert W. Hayslip Jr. Trust). The property is described in the William C. Garrison survey, abstract 508, Denton County, property ID 313491.
The resolution directs the city manager or designee to obtain an appraisal and make good-faith offers of just compensation and authorizes the city’s legal counsel to pursue condemnation if negotiations fail. The resolution was adopted by roll call and the council announced the vote was unanimous.
The resolution states the easement is for…
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