From
Kathleen C. Mercer
Title
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and acquire right-of-way for the FY 2012/2013 Capital Improvement Projects
Presenter
Kathleen C. Mercer, Director of Budget
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
As part of the Budget process for the Capital Improvement Projects, there is often a necessity for the acquisition of land, rights-of-way, easement for streets, drainage improvements, water, and wastewater improvements.
Financial Consideration
As approved by Council for acquisition for the Capital Improvement Projects.
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS FOR STREETS, DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE TO BEGIN NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS FOR SAID STREETS, DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE TO MAKE RELOCATION PAYMENTS TO ELIGIBLE OCCUPANTS OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED FOR STATE OR FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECTS, AS REQUIRED; AUTHORIZING THE INSTITUTION OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS; TO BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE AND APPROVAL
WHEREAS, there are located within the City of Grand Prairie, Texas certain streets, drainage facilities, water and wastewater lines (see section 2) which are in need of replacements or improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Prairie, Texas in order to carry out said projects, must acquire land, rights-of-way and easements for said replacements and improvements,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. THAT IT is hereby determined to be in the best interests of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas and its inhabitants to improve or replace the streets, drainage facilities, water and wastewater lines; and in order to carry out said replacements and improvements, it is necessary to acquire land, rights-of-way and easements from adjoining property owners.
SECTION 2. THAT THE City Manager and his staff are hereby authorized and directed to negotiate for and acquire the property necessary for the following:
STORM DRAINAGE PROJECTS FUND
City Wide Drainage Master Plan Studies - Phase IV
Dickey Road - Roadway and SD Improvements
Oakdale - Culvert Improvements
3rd and Alice - SD Improvements
Skyline and 3rd - SD Improvements
Miscellaneous Public Erosion Repairs
Miscellaneous Storm Drain Outfall Rehabilitations
Miscellaneous Drainage Projects
STREET PROJECTS FUND
Waterwood from dead end to Arkansas
Freetown Road - SW 3rd to Corn Valley Phase II
GSW Industrial District (Dist 1)
School Sidewalks
Residential Sidewalks (Repair and New)
Misc. Engineering Projects
Concrete Channel Repairs
Speed Hump Installation
Bridge Repair (Dist 2 and 3)
Handicap Ramps
WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Midlothian Supply to South ETJ
FY 12 Water Main Replacements (Various Districts)
North Dallas Water Supply Line
I-30 Frontage Rd Beltline to 15th 7N (Dist. 5)
Mansfield Water Supply Extension 5S (Dist. 6)
Freetown Combo Project
Waterwood Water Improvements
FY 12 Misc Engineering Projects
WASTEWATER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
FY 12 Wastewater Main Replacement Project (Various Dist)
FY 12 Infiltration/Inflow (Various Districts)
WWMP - Priority Overflow Projects (Various Districts)
Wastewater Master Plan (All CC Dist)
Rehab 30" Line - Fargo to TRA (Dist. 3)
Waterwood Wastewater Improvements
El Paso SW 23rd to Holland (Dist. 4)
FY 12 Misc Engineering Projects
SECTION 3. THAT THE City Manager and his staff are hereby authorized as negotiators for the City to offer to the property owners any amount up to, but not exceeding, the value of the tract or parcel of land that has been determined by appraisals of the same.
SECTION 4. THAT THE City Manager and his staff are hereby authorized to make relocation payments to eligible occupants of property acquired for State or Federally funded projects requiring same in accordance with the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended.
SECTION 5. THAT IF negotiations for the purchase of the property referred to herein are unsuccessful, the City may institute condemnation proceedings to acquire said property.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 18TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2012.