From
Dwayne Tyner
Title
Resolution authorizing the use, by the power of eminent domain for public use, to acquire right-of-way parcels located on West Tarrant Road at Arbor Creek, for this drainage, paving and utility improvement project
Presenter
Steve Norwood, Director of Planning and Development and Romin Khavari, City Engineer
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Property owners or their authorized representatives have refused to negotiate on the acquisition of required right of way. In order to maintain project momentum, these parcels must be condemned.
This resolution will authorize a specific determination that these parcels are necessary for this public use project as required by Senate Bill 18 passed September 1, 2011, in the event eminent domain action is required.
Financial Consideration
All costs for right of way and easement acquisition is available and will be paid out of Storm Drainage Capital Projects Fund (401592) W.O. 01204501-03 (Arbor Creek at Tarrant Rd STRM)
Body
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR ACQUISITION FOR PUBLIC USE OF CERTAIN RIGHT OF WAY PARCELS NEEDED FOR THE WEST TARRANT ROAD AT ARBOR CREEK WIDENING, PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, WO#612.54; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE TO PROCEED WITH EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the West Tarrant Road at Arbor Creek, drainage, paving and utility improvement project is needed for public use;
WHEREAS, in connection with the West Tarrant Road drainage, paving and utility improvement project, the City has been negotiating for the purchase of certain needed street right of way parcels with the owners thereof; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grand Prairie desires by this resolution to authorize the acquisition by purchase or condemnation of the parcels needed for this project; and
WHEREAS, the Texas legislature approved and the Governor signed SB No. 18 which added additional requireme...
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