The court declared a Flood Control District project a public necessity and authorized the county to acquire one parcel of land and one easement — by eminent domain if needed — for the T.C. Jester Stormwater Detention Basin in the Cypress Creek Watershed.

What it means for you

Property owners of the identified tract and easement in Precinct 3 could have their land acquired by the county, by eminent domain if necessary, to allow construction of a stormwater detention basin.

Outcome

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

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.