South Draw Flood Mitigation Land Acquisition
Summary
Public Works is collaborating with the City of Odessa to acquire the 54-acre OIME Playa tract for future regional drainage improvements to mitigate flooding.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Nominal environmental review and closing costs
Residents affected by regional flooding and stormwater issues.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Commissioner's Court — Commissioner's Court
Public Works is collaborating with the City of Odessa to acquire the 54-acre OIME Playa tract for future regional drainage improvements to mitigate flooding.
Special Session — Special Commissioner's Court
The county is buying 39.5 acres in the South Draw floodway to improve flood control and management south of the interstate.
Commissioners Court (Special) - Sep 8, 2026
The county is purchasing two tracts of land to improve flood control and drainage across the area. These acquisitions use existing budget funds to address stormwater management challenges.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Midland County, TX
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.