From
Kathleen Mercer
Title
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and acquire right-of-way for the FY 2019/2020 Capital Improvement Projects
Presenter
Kathleen Mercer
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 that:
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
Seeton Road from Grand Peninsula to Day Miar
Dickey Road Storm Drain Improvements West of SW3rd St. (Indian Hill Area)
Johnson Creek Channel Repairs
Oasis Slope Failure Construction
Stadium Drive Extension from Tarrant Road to I-30 Frontage
Bar Ditch Evaluation and Prioritization Study
Drainage Buyouts
SW 5th Drainage Improvements
Mike Lewis Slope Failure Assessment
Developer Participation
Misc. Drainage Projects
Miscellaneous Erosion Projects
Storm Drain Outfall Repairs
Misc. Engineering Projects
Bar Ditch Improvements
Concrete Channel Repair
Annual Study for Outfall Rehabs
STREET PROJECTS FUND
Seeton Road from Grand Peninsula to Day Miar Road
Street Assessment Implementation
Wildlife
Camp Wisdom West of Carrier to 1382 (Dallas County)
Stadium Drive Extension from Tarrant Road to I-30 Frontage Road
City Bridges
South Lake Ridge Median Improvements and Monument Sign
Carrier Parkway Improvements (Phase 2 from SH 161 to Roy Orr
Intersection Improvements at various locations
Carrier Parkway Improvements (Phase 3 from Roy Orr to SH360)
Sidewalks
Developer Participation
Seal Coat
UPS for Traffic Signals
Guard Rails
Misc. Engineering Projects
Traffic Signal Improvements
MICS. Transportation Projects
Survey Work
School Flashers
Handicap Ramps
WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
1N - 30/36-inch Robinson Road Water Line
Beltline Facility Improvements
Water Main Replacements (Various Districts)
Utility Cuts
3N - Condition Assessment of 60" Camp Wisdom Water Line
Water Storage Tanks
7N - Dallas North Vault Replacement
Wildlife Parkway
Dickey Road Water Replacements
Seeton Road from Grand Peninsula to Day Miar Road
Fish Creek Bank Stabilization
Vault Replacement
AMI Meter Maintenance
Consultant Support on Water Master Plan (All Districts)
Stadium Drive Extension from Tarrant Road to I-30 Frontage Road
Selection of new HTE Replacement
Water Lines for I-30 Service Roads Phase I and II
Misc. Engineering Projects
WASTEWATER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
WWMP - Priority Overflow Projects (Various Districts)
South Sector Improvements to Convey Infrastructure to TRA
Infiltration/Inflow (Various Districts)
Wastewater Main Replacement Project (Various Dist.)
3-1 12-inch gravity line in NW 23rd St. from NW Dallas St. to Fort Worth St. (2019 CWSRF)
Seeton Road from Grand Peninsula to Day Miar Road
3-2 12-inch gravity line in Small St. from NE 5th St. to N Belt Line Rd. (2019 CWSRF)
Fish Creek Bank Stabilization
Dickey Road Wastewater Replacements
Consultant Support Wastewater Master Plan and TRA Issues
2-3 Additional parallel 18-inch gravity lines in from NW 7th St. to Tarrant Rd. (2019 CWSRF)
3-3 12-inch gravity line in Small St. from NE 11th St. to Belt Line Rd.
2-1 12-inch gravity line from NE 31st St. to Hensley Dr. (2019 CWSRF)
3-4 12-inch gravity line from Skyway Dr. To Arkansas Ln.
2-2 10- and 15-inch gravity line from Stadium Dr. to High School Dr.
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 17TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2019.