Citizen Portal
Sign In

Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!

Council authorizes eminent domain for FM 971 expansion after limited property acquisitions

2159044 · January 28, 2025
AI-Generated Content: All content on this page was generated by AI to highlight key points from the meeting. For complete details and context, we recommend watching the full video. so we can fix them.

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…

Already have an account? Log in

Subscribe to keep reading

Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.

  • Unlimited articles
  • AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
  • Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
  • Follow topics and more locations
  • 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
30-day money-back on paid plans