Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Council authorizes condemnation for Leander Road expansion in 5–2 vote after limited settlements
Summary
The council voted 5–2 to adopt a resolution finding necessary the acquisition of rights-of-way and drainage easements for the Leander Road (RM 2243) expansion from Norwood Drive to the Southwest Bypass, authorizing eminent domain if negotiations do not produce voluntary conveyances for remaining parcels.
The City of Georgetown council adopted a resolution authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire remaining rights‑of‑way and drainage easements needed for the Leander Road (RM 2243) expansion project, voting 5–2 on a roll-call vote after staff said two of 11 properties had settled.
City staff described the project limits as running from just west of the Southwest Bypass and Leander Road to Riverboat Drive and said the project adds travel lanes, a median, drainage improvements and a shared‑use path on the north side. Staff told the council they had sent initial offers and appraisal reports…
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
