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Council authorizes eminent domain for FM 971 expansion after limited property acquisitions
Summary
After staff reported only two of nine affected property owners agreed to sell right-of-way for the FM 971 expansion, council adopted a resolution declaring public necessity and authorizing eminent-domain proceedings; roll call was 6–1.
The Georgetown City Council on Jan. 28 adopted a resolution finding that portions of private property along FM 971 (from Gunn Street to SH 130) are necessary for a roadway expansion project and authorized the use of eminent domain for remaining acquisitions.
Juan Rodriguez, Real Estate Program Manager for the city, told council the project would expand FM 971 from a two-lane to a four-lane divided roadway with median, left- and right-turn lanes and a…
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