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Court authorizes staff to pursue drainage-easement acquisition for FM 546 Merrick Lane Phase 1

Collin County Commissioners Court · February 23, 2026
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Summary

The Collin County Commissioners Court authorized staff to document an agreement to acquire drainage easements for parcels 199A and 199B related to the FM 546 Merrick Lane Phase 1 project and approved the motion unanimously.

The Collin County Commissioners Court unanimously authorized staff to move forward with documentation to acquire drainage easements for parcels 199A and 199B pertaining to the FM 546 Merrick Lane Phase 1 project.

A court member moved that staff be authorized to document an agreement to acquire the drainage easement sought by the county “in an amount as recommended by staff.” The motion specified the parcels by parcel identifiers 199A and 199B. The motion was seconded and the court approved it on a 5–0 vote.

No purchase amounts or additional negotiation details were made public during the meeting; the motion directs staff to proceed with documentation as recommended by staff. The court stated it would not take action in closed session but would return to open session for any required action.

The authorization allows county staff to advance the FM 546 Merrick Lane Phase 1 project by documenting easement agreements but does not by itself obligate final payment or complete acquisition until staff returns with full documentation and any statutory approvals as required.