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Manor wastewater site condemnation

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Opposed (6)Concerned (1)

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Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.

Public comments (7)

OpposedFrank FallonOct 27, 2026

A professional engineer who served Manor 28 years asked the court not to condemn the 98-acre wastewater site, detailing its permitting history and unique suitability.

Commissioners Court - Oct 27, 2026 · 7:35:14 →
OpposedScott JonesOct 27, 2026

Manor's economic development director said condemning the land would shut down the city's residential and commercial growth, since 14,400 planned units depend on that wastewater capacity.

Commissioners Court - Oct 27, 2026 · 7:38:20 →
OpposedSonia WallaceOct 27, 2026

A Manor councilmember since 2021 asked the court not to take away the wastewater capacity the city needs for its 275% growth.

Commissioners Court - Oct 27, 2026 · 7:40:33 →
OpposedSwarna MohanOct 27, 2026

Representing landowners of 388 acres near the site, argued the county has other willing sellers but the city has only one possible plant site, and asked for a joint parkland-and-plant plan.

Commissioners Court - Oct 27, 2026 · 7:43:38 →
OpposedMichael BarrellOct 27, 2026

Manor's development services director said the regional plant unlocks hundreds of acres of development and offered to work collaboratively with the county.

Commissioners Court - Oct 27, 2026 · 7:45:44 →
OpposedMatt WoodardOct 27, 2026

Manor's public works director detailed the plant's permitting, reuse plans, and why alternative sites uphill won't work.

Commissioners Court - Oct 27, 2026 · 7:47:26 →
ConcernedScott MooreOct 27, 2026

Manor's city manager closed by asking for a win-win solution, saying the city wants to be a good partner to the county while securing its future.

Commissioners Court - Oct 27, 2026 · 7:50:05 →