The county declared a Flood Control District stormwater detention project a public necessity and authorized acquiring one property tract for it, with eminent domain authorized if needed, near Cedar Bayou Lynchburg in Precinct 2.

What it means for you

Harris County can now purchase — or if necessary, legally compel the sale of — one parcel of land needed to build a stormwater detention basin in the Goose Creek Watershed area.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.