Ord. 2026-3City of El Campo (Wharton County)

Resolution R2026-50 Authorizing the Fee Simple Acquisition of a 37.030-Acre Tract of Land Along Tres Palacios Creek for Purposes of Use as a Detention Pond in Conjunction with the City of El Campo's C

Bastiat Overreach Score: 52/100

Passed: 2026-09-14 • Effective: 2026-09-14

Executive Summary & Impact

3. Resolution R2026-50 Authorizing the Fee Simple Acquisition of a 37.030-Acre Tract of Land Along Tres Palacios Creek for Purposes of Use as a Detention Pond in Conjunction with the City of El Campo's Channel Improvements, Drainage Enhancements, Erosion Control, and Flood Mitigation Purposes to Reduce Health and Safety Concerns; Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Negotiate for the Acquisition of Said Fee Simple Interest; Authorizing Acquisition by Eminent Domain if Necessary; and Providing an Effective Date

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

3 • City of El Campo City Council2026-09-14

Resolution R2026-50 Authorizing the Fee Simple Acquisition of a 37.030-Acre Tract of Land Along Tres Palacios Creek for Purposes of Use as a Detention Pond in Conjunction with the City of El Campo's C

Outcome: PASSED (6-0) • Motion to approve Resolution R2026-50 Authorizing the Fee Simple Acquisition of a 37.030-Acre Tract of Land Along Tres Palacios Creek for Purposes of Use as a Detention Pond in Conjunction with the City of El Campo's C

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE RECORD — CITY OF EL CAMPO
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-3 (Agenda Item 3)
Meeting: City of El Campo City Council
Date Enacted: 2026-09-14
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (6 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Taxes & Fees

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
3. Resolution R2026-50 Authorizing the Fee Simple Acquisition of a 37.030-Acre Tract of Land Along Tres Palacios Creek for Purposes of Use as a Detention Pond in Conjunction with the City of El Campo's Channel Improvements, Drainage Enhancements, Erosion Control, and Flood Mitigation Purposes to Reduce Health and Safety Concerns; Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Negotiate for the Acquisition of Said Fee Simple Interest; Authorizing Acquisition by Eminent Domain if Necessary; and Providing an Effective Date