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Pearland council authorizes eminent domain to secure Lower Kirby road, water-tower site

Pearland City Council · March 24, 2026
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Summary

Council authorized the use of eminent domain to acquire a 2.399-acre fee interest and a 0.2454-acre easement in the James Hamilton survey to construct an east–west road, a north–south connector and a water tower for the Lower Kirby area; staff said negotiations continue and the city's offer is about $220,000 below the owner's counter.

The Pearland City Council on March 23 approved a resolution authorizing city officials to pursue acquisition, by donation, purchase or eminent domain, of property in the Lower Kirby area needed for public roads, utilities and a water tower.

During a full reading of resolution R2026-64, staff described the parcel as a 2.399-acre fee-simple interest and a…

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