From
Kathleen C. Mercer
Title
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and acquire right-of-way for the FY 2020/2021 Capital Improvement Projects
Presenter
Kathleen C. Mercer, Director of Budget/Purchasing
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
As part of the Budget process for the Capital Improvement Projects, there is often a necessity for drainage improvements, acquisition of land, rights-of-way, easement for streets, 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 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, ACQUISITION OF LAND, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS FOR STREETS, WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE TO BEGIN NEGOTIATIONS FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, ACQUISITION OF LAND, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS FOR SAID STREETS, 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 drainage facilities, replace the streets, 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
Johnson Creek Channel Repairs
Cottonwood and Fish Creek Stream Stability Improvements - Phase II
EPIC Central Boardwalk Repairs
High School Drive Erosion Repairs
Cross Creek Circle Storm Drain and Slope Repairs
Miscellaneous Drainage Projects
Storm Drain Outfall Repairs
Kaylie Erosion Repairs
Miscellaneous Erosion Projects
Bar Ditch Improvements
Dickey Road Storm Drain Improvements West of SW 3rd St
Miscellaneous Engineering Projects
Concrete Channel Repair
CIP Sampsell Road
STREET PROJECTS FUND
FY21 Street Assessment Implementation
Wildlife Parkway
Camp Wisdom West of Carrier to 1382 (Dallas County)
Sidewalks
Intersection Improvements
City Bridges
Traffic Signal /Engineering
Deceleration Lane at I-20 Frontage Road at Cardinal Health
Intersection Improvements at various locations
Seal Coat
SW 5th Paving and Parking Improvements
Dechman Street from Westchester to Bardin
Traffic Signal Improvements
Miscellaneous Engineering Projects
Miscellaneous Transportation Projects
Duncan Perry Bridge at Johnson Creek
School Flashers
Handicap Ramps
UPS for Traffic Signals
Street Light Improvements
Speed Tables
WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
2N - 2.0 MG Robinson Road EST and 12 MGD Pump Station
Water Main Replacements (Various Districts)
Utility Cuts
Wildlife Parkway
Dickey Road West of SW 3rd St East (Indian Hills)
Beltline Facility Improvements
Water Lines for I-30 Service Roads Phase I and II
Vault Replacement
AMI Meter Maintenance
Miscellaneous. Engineering Projects
WASTEWATER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
3-3 12-inch gravity line in Small St. from NE 11th St. to Belt Line Rd.
Infiltration/Inflow (Various Districts)
Wastewater Main Replacement Project (Various Dist.)
3-4 12-inch gravity line from Skyway Dr. To Arkansas Lane
South Skyway Drive and Arkansas Lane
Dickey Road West of SW 3rd St East (Indian Hills)
Upsize to 21" north of Pioneer to address Central Park surcharging
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 15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2020.