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Council authorizes negotiated purchase steps for land needed for new fire station, pauses eminent domain authority
Rockwall City Council · March 2, 2026
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Summary
The council authorized staff to begin negotiated acquisitions for approximately 2.048 acres needed for a municipal fire station, directed staff to make initial and final offers under Property Code Chapter 21, and required council approval before pursuing condemnation; the vote was unanimous.
The Rockwall City Council directed staff March 2 to begin the negotiation process under Property Code Chapter 21 to acquire property needed for a municipal fire station and related public‑safety improvements.
City Attorney Garza outlined the procedural options: the city may make a…
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