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Commissioners approve staff move to acquire Parcel 310 for FM 546 Myrick Lane after debate over fence relocation costs; vote 2-1
Summary
After an executive-session discussion on a right-of-way acquisition, Collin County commissioners authorized staff to document an agreement to acquire Parcel 310 for the FM 546 Myrick Lane Phase 1 project, subject to title delivery; debate centered on a roughly $10,000 fence‑relocation cost and whether the amount was excessive.
Following a closed-session discussion under Chapter 551.072 (real estate), Collin County Commissioners Court returned to open session and considered authorization to acquire Parcel 310 for the FM 546 Myrick Lane Phase 1 project.
A commissioner moved that the court "authorize staff to move forward with the documentation of an agreement to acquire the property interest sought by the county in an amount as recommended by staff subject to the landowner's delivery of title to the subject property free and clear of any and all liens or other encumbrances within 30 days." The motion initially lacked a second and was briefly withdrawn to allow full-court consideration.
One commissioner raised concern about an additional property cost tied to relocating a cast-iron fence, saying the county was being asked to pay roughly $10,000 — about $20 per linear foot — which the commissioner described as effectively "buying a new fence." The commissioner said moving the existing fence should cost far less.
After additional discussion and with a second present, the court voted and the motion carried 2 to 1. The authorization directs staff to proceed with documentation of an acquisition agreement consistent with the staff-recommended amount and the stated condition that the landowner deliver title free of liens or encumbrances within 30 days. The court noted that no action had been taken during the executive session.
The motion and vote record did not specify individual commissioners' names for each recorded aye or nay on the public transcript. The court adjourned following the vote.
Other routine items approved earlier in the meeting included the remainder of the consent agenda and promotional items for three county employees; those votes carried on voice votes and were not debated at length.
