From
Kathleen C. Mercer
Title
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and acquire right-of-way for the FY 2017/2018 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 the acquisition of land, rights-of-way, easement for streets, drainage improvements, water and wastewater improvements.
Local Government Code, Title 8, Sec. 273.001 provides municipalities the authority in the acqusition of property when the property is used for: (1) parks and playgrounds; (2) hospitals; (3) the extension, improvement, and enlargement of its water system, including riparian rights, water supply reservoirs, standpipes, watersheds, and dams; (4) the laying, building, maintenance, and construction of water mains; (5) the laying, erection, establishment, and maintenance of necessary appurtenances or facilities that will furnish to the inhabitants of the municipality an abundant supply of wholesome water; (6) sewage plants and systems; (7) rights of way for water and sewer lines; (8) airports and landing fields; (9) incinerators and garbage disposal plants; (10) streets, boulevards, alleys, or other public ways; or (11) a right of way needed in connection with property used for any of these purposes. City Staff's recommendation complies with the Texas Local Government Code.
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
Great Southwest Parkway Project Erosion Mitigation
Fish Creek Rd from Beltline to Westchase Widening/Reconstruction
Developer Participation
Acosta - Cober to Kennedy Middle School (sidewalks)
Expand rain/stream Gauge System
Reclamation Master Plan Belt Line
Miscellaneous Erosion Projects
Misc. Drainage Projects
Great Southwest Parkway Forum to Mayfield Phase II
Flood Forecasting Phase II
Storm Drain Outfall Repairs
Drainage Buyouts at Lakeview Area
Bar Ditch Improvements
Misc. Engineering Projects
Annual Study for Outfall Rehabs
STREET PROJECTS FUND
Fish Creek Rd from Beltline to Westchase Widening/Reconstruction
IH 20 / SH 161 Slip Ramp
Street Assessment Implementation
Great Southwest Parkway Forum to Mayfield Phase II
Economic Incentive
Marshall and Robinson Paving Improvements
Wildlife
Sidewalks
Acosta - Cober to Kennedy Middle School (sidewalks)
City Bridges
Pavement Widening along GSW Parkway under I-20 Design & ROW
Carrier Parkway Improvements (Phase I from I-30 to SH 161)
Rock Island Rd. Bridge at Bear Creek (with Dallas County)
Intersection Improvements at various locations
TMC Wireless Communication Upgrade in the Development Center
Small Street Improvements (phase I from Belt Line to NE 15th)
Seal Coat
Guard Rails
Misc. Engineering Projects
Uninterruptable Power Systems (retrofit existing traffic signals)
Bridge Repair (Dist. 2 and 3)
UPS for Traffic Signals
Street Lighting Improvements LED Program
MICS. Transportation Projects
Survey Work
School Flashers
Handicap Ramps
WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Southwest Sector Pump Station
AMI Meter Project (Various Districts)
Southwest Sector Trans Line
FY18 Water Main Replacements (Various Districts)
Great Southwest Parkway Forum to Mayfield Phase II
Dorchester Levee Pumps and motor controls
FY18 Utility Cuts
Water Storage Tank Rehabs-various
Robinson Rd EST & 30" Water Line
Removal of underground storage tanks at Pump Station
Consultant Support on Water Master Plan (All Districts)
Water Well Rehab
I-20 Service Roads (Engineering only participation with TxDOT)
Fish Creek Rd from Beltline to Westchase Widening/Reconstruction
Water Lines for I-30 Service Roads Phase I and II
Acosta - Cober to Kennedy Middle School (sidewalks)
FY18 Misc. Engineering Projects
WASTEWATER CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
WWMP 2018 Projects (TWDB participation)
FY18 Infiltration/Inflow (Various Districts)
FY18 Wastewater Main Replacement Project (Various Dist.)
WWMP - Priority Overflow Projects (Various Districts)
Fish Creek Rd from Beltline to Westchase Widening/Reconstr
Seeton Road Regional Life Station
Consultant Support Wastewater Master Plan and TRA Issues
Great Southwest Parkway Forum to Mayfield Phase II
Wastewater Line Hensley from Trible to Mac Arthur
Acosta - Cober to Kennedy Middle School (sidewalks)
FY18 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 19TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2017.