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Mansfield council authorizes property transactions and potential eminent domain after executive session
Summary
After an executive session, council authorized the city manager to negotiate a purchase at 405 Industrial Boulevard and adopted two resolutions authorizing offers and, if needed, eminent domain to secure small parcels and easements (including Lot 9 of Shannon Creek Addition and several Honeysuckle Drive properties). Two votes were recorded 6–0 and one 6–1.
After reconvening from executive session on Nov. 10, the Mansfield City Council took three formal actions related to property acquisitions and easement needs.
Council Member Fresquez moved to authorize the city manager or designee to negotiate, execute and close on the transaction at 405 Industrial Boulevard as discussed in executive session. Council Member Simmons seconded the motion; the mayor called the vote and the item carried 6–1. The motion text specified authority for negotiation and closing consistent with the executive session discussion.
Council Member Newsome then moved to adopt…
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