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.
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 replace...
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