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Council approves resolution to acquire land next to City Hall, accepts road repairs in exchange
Summary
Council voted to accept ownership of property adjacent to City Hall after agreeing to assume responsibility for road repairs; staff said the seller is asking about $270,000 and council estimated urgent road repairs at roughly $200,000 for several local streets.
The Marble Falls City Council approved a resolution to acquire lots adjacent to City Hall and accept responsibility for associated road repairs.
Staff told the council the seller’s cash asking price for the property is approximately $270,000 for roughly two‑and‑a‑half lots. Council discussed the trade — taking ownership of several streets in exchange for the land — and staff estimated immediate repairs on the most urgent roads (Jeffrey Wilson and Clayton) at about $200,000 for materials and labor if performed promptly; other roads could wait longer.
Public commenter Howard said the city should consider a municipal complex plan that could include police and public works alongside a new fire station, and urged the council not to “double lock the door” on development opportunities. After discussion about repair priorities, a motion to adopt the resolution to take ownership of the roads in exchange for the property passed on roll call (four in favor, one opposed).
Next steps: staff will begin the ownership transfer and schedule repairs on the most urgent road segments identified by public works; any purchase details or financing will be reflected in future council packets.
