US Highway (File 25-1977)
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Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to rules and regulations of state of Texas, EPA, TCEQ, TWDB, Texas Railroad Commission, San Patricio County Groundwater Conservation District, and legal rights, property rights, and/or contracts related to purchase and/or sale of groundwater, including water rights in property accessing the Evangeline Aquifer in San Patricio County adjacent and/or near US Highway 181, US Highway 77, US Highway 77 Business, Highway 89, and/or the Aransas River, and other sources, and Texas Government Code § 551.072 to discuss and deliberate the purchase or value of the aforementioned rights to real property because deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person, including, but not limited to, potential consideration of authorization to enter agreement(s) for professionals for services related to these property rights, interlocal agreements and other agreements with government entities near the aforementioned property(ies) and/or the purchase of the property or property(ies) at and/or adjacent to locations (if any) described herein.
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This E-Session Item was passed after executive session. The following motion was considered: Motion to authorize the execution of agreement(s) with the owners of the approximately 5,047-acre Li Ranch to provide the City options to purchase groundwater rights on generally similar terms as the Evangeline Groundwater Rights Purchase and Sale Agreement in exchange for mutual commitments regarding permitting and City obligations in a total amount of up to $315,400 per year for said option(s). Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Campos. The Motion was passed and approved with the following vote: