From
Mark Dempsey - Deputy City Attorney
Title
Authorize settlement in lieu of proceeding further with condemnation in the condemnation lawsuit styled City of Grand Prairie v. Charles N. Fry, Jr. a/k/a C.N. Fry, Jr. and The Charles N. Fry, Jr. and Karen Ann Fry Revocable Living Trust, pending in Tarrant County Court at Law No. 2, Cause No. 2020-000041-2, for acquisition from condemnees of a parcel of land in Tarrant County for right-of-way for the Ragland Road Widening Project (SH 360 East to Mirabella Blvd), for a total settlement of $50,000, plus closing costs and title expenses
Presenter
Megan Mahan - City Attorney
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
This project and interest in land was approved for acquisition by condemnation on September 3, 2019, City Council Agenda (File ID 19-9254). The City first attempted to negotiate with the representative of Charles N. Fry, Jr. a/k/a C.N. Fry, Jr. and The Charles N. Fry, Jr. and Karen Ann Fry Revocable Living Trust (Fry) but was unsuccessful. The City filed a condemnation proceeding and during the pendency of the lawsuit, the City and Fry negotiated this settlement.
The City will pay all title expenses and closing costs.
Financial Consideration
Funding in the approximate total amount of $50,000 is available in Street Capital Projects Fund (400192) WO #01907603 (Ragland Reconstruction) 68091 (Easement Title Purchase)