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14. • GeneralCity of Kaufman (Kaufman County)

Consider and take appropriate action to accept a Special Warranty and Dedication Deed from Georgetown KF, Ltd., conveying Block G, Lot 2X of Georgetown at Kings Fort, Phase Two A, subdivision to the City for use as a public park; and authorize the Mayor to execute necessary documents.

Presented in: City Council Meeting on 2025-11-17
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 6.9/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Consider and take appropriate action to accept a Special Warranty and Dedication Deed from Georgetown KF, Ltd., conveying Block G, Lot 2X of Georgetown at Kings Fort, Phase Two A, subdivision to the City for use as a public park; and authorize the Mayor to execute necessary documents.”
JJ
YES
MP
Matthew Phillips
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
JN
Jason Nelson
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
AL
Ashlea Longenecker
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
CG
Charles Gillenwater
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
LP
Lisa Parker
Councilmember, Place 5
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

The conveyance of the property to be utilized for Kings Fort Park was approved in the Development Agreement for Georgetown and through the creation of TIRZ #2. The acceptance of the property is a necessary component of being able to pursue the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's grant and potential award, along with the installation of the Fitness Court awarded through a grant from the National Fitness Campaign.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.9/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).