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City Council Meeting Minutes December 15, 2021 Hughson confirmed that negotiations can continue and eminent domain may not be needed. Joe Pantalion, Assistant City Manager, confirmed that eminent domain may not be needed. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, seconded by Council Member Gleason, to approve Resolution 2021-255R. The motion carried by the following vote: For: 5 - Mayor Hughson, Council Member Gonzales, Mayor Pro Tem Scott, Council Member Gleason and Council Member Prather Against: 2 - Council Member Baker and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Garza 10. Consider approval of Resolution 2021-256R, authorizing the use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds for the acquisition of fee simple title to two portions of privately owned property at 1310 and 1380 River Road for drainage rights of way, a permanent slope easement and two temporary construction easements generally depicted in the exhibits attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes, this acquisition being necessary to advance and achieve the public use of the Blanco Riverine Flood Mitigation Project to reduce the risk of and damage from future flooding in the Blanco Gardens neighborhood; authorizing the institution of condemnation proceedings to acquire the necessary land rights to the extent negotiations are unsuccessful; and providing an effective date. Mayor Hughson read the following statement which is required for the motion: I move for approval of Resolution Number 2021-256R pursuant to which the City of San Marcos, Texas authorizes the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire the property interests more particularly described in said Resolution, copy of which is included in the posted agenda packet for this meeting, for drainage rights-of-way associated with the Blanco Riverine Flood Mitigation Project. Mayor Hughson stated this acquisition is necessary for the stormwater outfall and the City has been unable to reach agreement with the property owner. The property owners have retained legal representation and this resolution is necessary to continue the required process for the acquisition. The owners have been notified of the posting of this item and adoption of the resolution does not preclude further negotiations in an effort to resolve this matter. Mayor Hughson confirmed that negotiations can continue and eminent domain may not be needed. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, seconded by Council Member Gonzales, to approve Resolution 2021-256R. The motion carried by the following vote: City of San Marcos Page 11