The Court approved a declaration that acquiring four tracts for the Bellfort Area Stormwater Conveyance Improvements project serves a public purpose, with eminent domain authorized if voluntary purchase is not possible.

What it means for you

Four properties in the Sims Bayou Watershed area will be acquired to allow construction of stormwater channel improvements intended to reduce flooding.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

4–0, per the official record.