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Resolution authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain for public use to acquire easement parcels required for construction of a new City water main from Robinson Road, east to Southeast 4th Street
Presenter
Gabe Johnson, Director of Public Works
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Property owners or their authorized representatives have refused to negotiate on the acquisition of these required easements. In order to maintain project momentum, these parcels must be condemned.
This resolution will authorize a specific determination 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 easement acquisition are available and will be paid out of the Water Capital Projects Fund (500592) WO #01811303 (Robinson Rd EST & 30" Water Line)
Additional funding for acquisition of permanent water main easements and temporary construction easements was approved by the Finance and Government Committee on March 5, 2019 and funds were added to this work order number via Council Approval on March 5, 2019 (19-8733).
Body
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR ACQUISITION FOR PUBLIC USE OF CERTAIN EASEMENT PARCELS REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FRESH WATER MAIN FROM ROBINSON ROAD, EAST TO SE 4TH STREET, WO #01811303; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE TO PROCEED WITH EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the water main construction project is needed for public use from Robinson Road, east to Southeast 4th Street;
WHEREAS, in connection with the water main construction project, the City has been negotiating for the purchase of certain required easement 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 need...
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