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J) • ResolutionsCity of New Braunfels (Comal County)

Discuss and Consider a Resolution authorizing acquisition, by use of the Power of Eminent Domain, of a 0.7402-Acre Permanent Utility Easement Out of the A.M. Esnaurizar Survey, Abstract 98, Comal County, Texas, Being All of Lot 8, Block 4, Resubdivision o

Presented in: City of New Braunfels City Council - September 14, 2026 on 2026-09-14
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 9.3/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approved Item #J): Discuss and Consider a Resolution authorizing acquisition, by use of the Power of Eminent Domain, of a 0.7402-Acre Permanent Utility Easement Out of the A.M. Esnaurizar Survey, Abs”
TC
Toni Carter
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
ABSENT
MC
Michael Capizzi
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discuss and Consider a Resolution authorizing acquisition, by use of the Power of Eminent Domain, of a 0.7402-Acre Permanent Utility Easement Out of the A.M. Esnaurizar Survey, Abstract 98, Comal County, Texas, Being All of Lot 8, Block 4, Resubdivision of Villa Rio, According to the Plat of Record in Volume 129, Page 312, of the Deed Records of Comal County, Texas, Located at 470 Rio Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130, Assigned Comal Appraisal District Property ID 67480, Owned by The Villa Rio Subdivision Recreation Committee, Operated by the Spanish Colony Property Owners Association DBA Villa Rio Subdivision Recreation Committee, Which is Necessary to Advance and Achieve the Public Use of Expanding and Improving the New Braunfels Utilities’ Sewer System to Meet Existing and Future Needs and Ensure Reliability.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.3/10). 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).