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22 • FINANCEHarris County Municipal Utility District #239 (Harris County)

SCHWARTZ, PAGE & HARDING, L.L.P. (SEAL) = 3 93403Ivl Consideration of and potential action on a Resolution authorizing the exercise of the power of eminent domain to condemn property interests in connection with the planning, establishing, developing, and

Presented in: Harris County MUD #239 Board Meeting - 2026-08-18 on 2026-08-18
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 8.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Motion to approve SCHWARTZ, PAGE & HARDING, L.L.P. (SEAL) = 3 93403Ivl Consideration of and potential action on a Resolution authorizing the exercise of the power of eminent domain to condemn property interests in connection with the planning, establishing, developing, and”
FG
Fred Garcia
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
TW
Timothy W. Robertson
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
AL
Anthony Landry
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
MG
Michael Gordinier
Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
YES
AH
Alma Hernandez
Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

SCHWARTZ, PAGE & HARDING, L.L.P. (SEAL) = 3 93403Ivl Consideration of and potential action on a Resolution authorizing the exercise of the power of eminent domain to condemn property interests in connection with the planning, establishing, developing, and extending of the District's water plant facilities in order to serve residents and properties within the District and declaring the existence of a public necessity for such acquisition and the construction of such facilities; Ratify authorization for filing of Local Government Bond, Tax, and Project Database report with Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts pursuant to Section 403.702, Gov't Code; Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and would like to request auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the District's attorney at (713) 623-4531 at least three business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The Board of Direct^tii^^^^ie right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Real Property), 551.073 (Prospective Gifts), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), and 551.076 (Security Devices). s t 1 ss tos By: Gordon Cranner Attorneys for the District A f "Ja oy,"

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.4/10). 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).