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NorthlakeTown Council authorizes eminent domain for Elizabeth Road right-of-way acquisition
Summary
Following an executive session, the council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing use of eminent domain to acquire roughly 8.9 acres for the Elizabeth Road right-of-way and related construction, according to the motion adopted on the agenda.
After returning from executive session, the NorthlakeTown Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire property needed for the construction and maintenance of Elizabeth Road.
The resolution (number listed in the agenda as 25 44) describes taking a portion of roughly 8.9 acres on property situated in the George Samblin survey, Denton County, for public use related to road right-of-way. The motion, as read into the record, named the property description and the recorded instrument for the underlying tract. A councilmember moved to adopt the resolution and another councilmember seconded; the motion carried 7–0.
Council recorded the action on the meeting agenda and staff indicated the acquisition is for public use related to the Elizabeth Road project. The resolution and supporting exhibit were adopted and staff will proceed with next steps in the acquisition process.
