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Commissioners authorize eminent‑domain actions for four roadway projects to secure right‑of‑way
Summary
The court approved four resolutions authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire parcels needed for roadway projects on Ronald Reagan Boulevard, County Road 110 North (Marvin Lewis Lane and Olivia Court) and Seward Junction NE Loop. Each motion passed on voice votes (recorded as motions carried 5–0).
Williamson County Commissioners on Monday authorized the use of eminent domain to acquire property needed for multiple roadway projects.
Staff read the required language for each resolution and commissioners moved and approved authority to begin acquisition for parcels needed for construction and right‑of‑way. The court approved:
- A resolution authorizing acquisition of 0.515 acres from Centex Materials LLC for Ronald Reagan Boulevard Segment C (motion carried 5–0). - A resolution to acquire 1.36 acres from Brandon and Sharon Bailey needed for County Road 110 North/Marvin Lewis Lane (motion carried 5–0). - A resolution authorizing acquisition of 7.926 acres of right‑of‑way and several small easements needed for Seward Junction NE Loop (motion carried 5–0). - A resolution authorizing acquisition of 2.681 acres from Joshua Lee Richards for County Road 110 North improvements on Olivia Court (motion carried 5–0).
Each motion was seconded and approved on a unanimous voice vote; staff described the parcels and project needs and confirmed staff would follow standard condemnation processes and provide required notifications to property owners.
