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City attorney says proposed short‑term lease of parkland meets legal limits; item scheduled for action
Summary
City attorney briefed council that a proposed three‑year, nonexclusive lease of approximately 6.477 acres to Trace Legato Land Company LP for storage complies with legal constraints on parkland leases (no permanent structures, city retains right of use); council will consider the lease at the six‑o'clock meeting.
The city attorney told Odessa’s City Council on Sept. 23 that a proposed lease of roughly 6.477 acres to Trace Legato Land Company LP for storage is structured to comply with legal restrictions on parkland use.
Keith briefed the council that Texas law prevents the sale of parkland without a citywide election, but the city may enter short‑term, nonexclusive leases provided the city retains the right to use the premises and no permanent structures are erected. Keith said he reviewed the deed and found no reversionary clause, and described the proposed lease as a three‑year, nonexclusive agreement that includes the city’s right to retake the land for park uses.
Staff said the leased tract is behind a parking lot and will be used for equipment or vehicle storage; the lease will appear on the six‑o'clock meeting agenda for action. Council asked procedural questions and confirmed the city would limit compensation and ensure the lease terms conform to statutory guidance.
Next steps: staff will bring the lease agreement to the six‑o'clock meeting for council action; the work session produced no final vote.
