Commissioners authorize sale of former Collin County Adventure Camp to private buyer, 3–2, contingent on deed restriction

The Collin County Commissioners Court voted 3–2 to authorize staff to document an agreement to sell the former Collin County Adventure Camp for the staff‑recommended amount, contingent on the purchaser accepting a deed restriction preserving outdoor public use as described in the offer.

What the court voted to do: The motion authorized staff to finalize purchase-and-sale documentation, execute closing documents and complete the transaction provided Circle 10 Boy Scouts (the proposed buyer referenced in staff materials) accepts a deed restriction consistent with the intended public‑outdoor use in their offer.

Debate and positions: A dissenting commissioner (Speaker 9) opposed the sale, arguing the county was effectively "walking away" from nearly $2 million at a time when the county faces future bond needs; Speaker 9 said the lost proceeds were difficult to justify in light of upcoming capital demands. Supporters (including Speaker 4 and Speaker 2) said the sale would preserve roughly 400 contiguous acres of green space and align with the Adventure Camp’s original public‑outdoor purpose, and that bringing in a private party willing to accept deed restrictions would achieve long‑term preservation without the county bearing ongoing operating costs.

Quote: "We're walking away for a little under 2,000,000, and the county has massive needs related to... bond issues," Speaker 9 said in opposition. Speaker 2 said the buyer's intent and deed restriction would protect the land’s use: "I think Circle 10 and their offer... makes it more close to that vision."

Outcome and next steps: The court authorized staff to document and finalize the sale contingent on acceptance of the deed restriction; staff will return with transaction documents and execute closing steps if the buyer accepts the restriction. The motion passed 3–2.