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Council OKs 20-year ground lease allowing Ellis County Master Gardeners to build greenhouse at senior center

Waxahachie City Council · November 3, 2025
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Summary

Council approved a 20-year ground lease for the Ellis County Master Gardeners to install and operate a greenhouse adjacent to the Waxahachie Senior Activity Center; Master Gardeners will fund construction and maintenance while the city provides site preparation and an estimated $1,500/year for utilities.

The Waxahachie City Council approved a ground lease and operating agreement with the Ellis County Master Gardeners to construct and operate a greenhouse adjacent to the Waxahachie Senior Activity Center.

John Smith, the senior center director, and Gail Johnston, representing the Master Gardeners, described a plan to repurpose roughly 700 square feet of an…

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