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Georgetown council authorizes condemnation settlement for Northwest Boulevard Bridge right-of-way
Summary
City council voted unanimously to authorize a condemnation settlement and give the city manager authority to finalize documents for acquisition of a portion of 501 IH‑35 North (WCAD R078685) for the Northwest Boulevard Bridge project.
The City of Georgetown City Council voted unanimously to authorize a condemnation settlement to acquire right-of-way for the Northwest Boulevard Bridge project, approving a motion that authorizes the city manager to negotiate and execute the final documents.
The action covers a portion of a parcel located at 501 IH‑35 North, Georgetown, Texas 78628, identified in the Williamson County Appraisal District as parcel ID R078685. The motion, offered during the public meeting following an executive session, directed the city to proceed in accordance with terms discussed in executive session.
Mayor (name not specified) opened the council meeting by stating there was one action from executive session. A councilmember (name not specified) moved to authorize the city to enter into a condemnation settlement for the right-of-way and to authorize the city manager to negotiate and execute necessary documents; another councilmember seconded the motion. The council then voted, with the mayor announcing the measure passed unanimously.
The council did not place details of the settlement on the public record during the open meeting; the motion referenced terms discussed in executive session and delegated authority to the city manager to finalize the documents. The council did not provide a roll-call vote count in the meeting transcript.
No additional public testimony occurred on this item at the time of the vote.
The acquisition is presented as part of the Northwest Boulevard Bridge project; the council record indicates the settlement is needed to obtain a portion of private property for the right-of-way, and staff was empowered to complete the legal and transactional steps necessary to effect the purchase.
