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Gregory council approves solicitation of bids for city-limit boundary survey
Summary
Facing conflicting surveys and disputed parcels, the council authorized soliciting at least three bids for a definitive survey to resolve the city-limit boundary, including disputed roadway ownership and a cotton-gin parcel; staff will compare deeds, AutoCAD and county maps and bring recommendations.
Council approved a motion to solicit bids for a boundary survey after staff briefed members on conflicting maps from the appraisal district and the city's materials. Staff said the appraisal district's surveys show portions outside the city limits while the city's maps indicate they are inside; the dispute includes a road and a large parcel described as a cotton gin.
Members agreed to obtain a definitive survey and asked staff to gather deeds and compare AutoCAD files and county mapping to better define the disputed area. Staff recommended soliciting at least three bids and preparing maps for council review; a motion to solicit survey bids passed with council assent.
Council members emphasized the need for updated maps and a clear legal boundary before taking subsequent action on properties or rights-of-way. Staff said the attorney had reviewed submitted documents and recommended proceeding with a formal survey to remove ambiguity.
