From
Kathleen C. Mercer
Title
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and acquire right-of-way for the FY 2018/2019 Capital Improvement Projects
Presenter
Cathy Patrick, Management Services Director
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
Carrier Parkway Improvements (Phase 1 from I-30 to SH 161)
Cottonwood Creek from East of Carrier to FM 1382 Stream Stability
Brent Court from West Marshall to Crooks
Fish Creek from Magna Carta to Carrier Stream Stability
GPISD Bus Barn Drainage Improvements
Dickey Road Storm Drain Improvements West of SW 3rd St. (Indian Hill Area)
Pavement Assessment Priority Projects
Developer Participation
Misc. Drainage Projects
Miscellaneous Erosion Projects
Storm Drain Outfall Repairs
Misc. Engineering Projects
Master Plan Study Updates
Bar Ditch Improvements
Concrete Channel Repair
Annual Study for Outfall Rehabs
STREET PROJECTS FUND
Street Assessment Implementation
Ragland Reconstruction (5 Lanes Concrete: 360 to Day Miar), (2 lanes Concrete: East past Church Entrance), (2 Lanes Asphalt East along new curve to Mirabella)
Economic Incentive EPIC East
Intersection Improvements at various locations
Carrier Parkway Improvements (Phase 1 from I-30 to SH 161)
Camp Wisdom West of Carrier to 1382 (Dallas County)
Stadium Drive Extension from Tarrant Road to I-30 Frontage Road
City Bridges
Sidewalks
High Accident Location Improvements
GSW Industrial District (Dist. 1)
Traffic Signal /Engineering
Seal Coat
UPS for Traffic Signals
Guard Rails
Misc. Engineering Projects
Bridge Repair (Dist. 2 and 3)
Traffic Signal Improvements
MICS. Transportation Projects
Survey Work
School Flashers
Handicap Ramps
WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
2N - 2.0 MG Robinson Road EST and 12 MGD Pump Station
6N - Transfer Customers to 720 Pressure Plane
7N - Dallas North Vault Replacement
FY18 Water Main Replacements (Various Districts)
FY18 Utility Cuts
Beltline Facility Improvements
Water Storage tank Rehabs-various
Ragland Reconstruction (5 Lanes Concrete: 360 to Day Miar), (2 lanes Concrete: East past Church Entrance), (2 Lanes Asphalt East along new curve to Mirabella)
3N - Condition Assessment of 60" Camp Wisdom Water Line
Water Lines for I-30 Service Roads Phase I and II
FY19 Vault Replacement
I30 Palace TxDOT Utility Relocation
Consultant Support on Water Master Plan (All Districts)
FY18 Misc. Engineering Projects
WASTEWATER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Wastewater Line Hensley from Trible to Mac Arthur
FY19 Infiltration/Inflow (Various Districts)
FY19 Wastewater Main Replacement Project (Various Dist.)
WWMP - Priority Overflow Projects (Various Districts)
WWMP 2019 Projects (TWDB participation)
I30 Palace TxDOT Utility Relocation
Consultant Support Wastewater Master Plan and TRA Issues
1-5 15-inch gravity line in N Carrier Pkwy. from Church St. to Hill St.
FY19 Misc. Engineering Projects WWMP 2018 Projects (TWDB participation)
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, 2018.