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Court approves RFQ for legal services for Sinton–Taft drainage project; officials say eminent domain a last resort
Summary
San Patricio County commissioners authorized an RFQ for legal services to support potential property acquisition tied to a CDBG‑Mitigation drainage project in Sinton and Taft, while grant staff said eminent domain remains a last resort.
San Patricio County commissioners voted to allow the auditors’ office to issue a request for qualifications (RFQ) for legal services that may be needed to support property acquisition for a state‑funded drainage project affecting Sinton and Taft. Grant management staff said the RFQ is a precaution as county staff continue outreach to property owners for survey access and voluntary conveyances.
Melanie Cooper, grant manager for the auditor’s office, told the court the drainage project carries an approximate $15,000,000 construction budget and that engineered design plans are roughly 90% complete. She said the county has invested approximately $1.8 million to date in project…
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