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Council authorizes eminent domain for five easements after negotiations stall on Lockhart Square utility work
Summary
After staff reported agreement with two owners but failed talks with five others, council approved a resolution authorizing condemnation for five permanent utility easements required for the Lockhart Square utility project; vote was 5–2 on the roll call.
Lockhart City Council authorized the use of eminent domain for five utility easements needed to relocate electric infrastructure for the Lockhart Square utility project, voting 5–2 after staff said negotiations with five property owners had not produced agreements.
Why it matters: The Lockhart Square utility work requires relocation of permanent utility easements across multiple downtown properties; staff said failure to secure the easements by agreement would delay the project and that adopting the resolution starts the statutory timeline for condemnation procedures under the Property Code.
What council approved - A separate but related resolution authorizing the city manager to negotiate and pay just compensation for acquisition of up to…
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