CouncilTrac · Matter
Terminate trust agreement and receive ~19.72-acre tract held by parks foundation
What this is
Council will authorize ending an agreement with the Texas Parks and Recreation Foundation, which currently holds a 19.72-acre tract of city land in trust, and request that the property be conveyed directly to the City of Richardson.
Why it matters
Returning this land to the city's direct ownership clarifies how the property can be used or managed going forward.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Jennifer Justice. Seconded by Ken Hutchenrider.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — December 8, 2025 meeting
- December 8, 2025 Vote taken — December 8, 2025 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — December 8, 2025
Adopt resolution authorizing termination of agreement and conveyance of property
Official agenda language
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION RELATING TO THE REMAINDER OF A 19.72 ACRE TRACT IN THE MAIZE R. FOSTER SURVEY, ABST. NO. 332, CITY OF RICHARDSON, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, HELD IN TRUST FOR THE CITY AND REQUESTING CONVEYANCE OF SAID TRACT TO THE CITY.
Documents
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