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Commissioners authorize sale of former Collin County Adventure Camp to private party with deed restriction in 3–2 vote
Summary
After closed-session discussions, the court authorized staff to document a sale of the former Collin County Adventure Camp contingent on Circle 10 Boy Scouts accepting a deed restriction; commissioners split 3–2 over whether to sell or keep the 400-acre tract in public hands.
The Collin County Commissioners Court authorized staff to move forward with documentation to sell the former Collin County Adventure Camp to a private purchaser after a closed-session discussion, with the authorization contingent on the buyer (Circle 10 Boy Scouts) accepting a deed restriction governing intended public use.
The motion to authorize staff to finalize negotiations, execute a purchase-and-sale agreement and complete transaction documents passed 3–2 after commissioners debated fiscal trade-offs and conservation goals. A dissenting commissioner said, "I can't support this. We're walking away for a little under $2,000,000," noting county needs and pending bond considerations. Supporters argued the buyer's proposal preserves a continuous roughly 400-acre green space and aligned with the camp's original purpose.
Why it matters: The property was purchased by the county originally to serve as public outdoor space; the proposed sale would transfer ownership while preserving use through deed restrictions. Proponents emphasized conserving land that would otherwise be vulnerable to development; opponents warned of foregoing county funds that could address pressing capital needs.
The vote was 3 in favor and 2 opposed. The court authorized staff to finalize the documentation and contingencies for closing, subject to acceptance of deed restrictions by Circle 10 Boy Scouts.
