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Burton renews interlocal agreement with Washington County on subdivision regulation
Summary
Council approved renewing an interlocal agreement with Washington County under the Texas Local Government Code (Chapter 242) to clarify which entity regulates subdivision plats in Burton's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
The Burton City Council voted to renew an interlocal agreement with Washington County to provide for regulation of subdivision standards within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Councilmember Jeff Eckhardt moved to approve the renewal and Councilmember Paul McLaughlin seconded; recorded votes in the packet show support from Councilmembers Tommie Gilmon, Nathan Kalkhake and Macey Tidwell.
The interlocal agreement document included in the meeting materials references the Interlocal Cooperation Act (Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code) and Texas Local Government Code Chapter 242, and specifies that the agreement is effective immediately upon approval and execution. The text in the packet states, "This Agreement shall be effective immediately from and after its approval and execution by the County and the City." The agreement clarifies ETJ boundaries, plat amendment authority, notice for variances, and annual renewal/termination provisions.
Council materials said the renewal reflects past practice in which the city and county had an arrangement assigning subdivision regulatory responsibilities; the item was described by the City Secretary and the Mayor as a renewal of that prior relationship. The city will follow the amendment and notice provisions outlined in the agreement going forward.
