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File #: 16-5505    Version: 1 Name: Tarrant Rd Extension Condemnation Resolution
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 3/23/2016 In control: Engineering
On agenda: 4/5/2016 Final action: 4/5/2016
Title: Resolution authorizing the use, by the power of eminent domain for public use to acquire street right-of-way parcels, located on the Tarrant Road Extension from West Tarrant Road to IH 30
Attachments: 1. AERIAL MAP TARRANT ROAD EXTENSION.pdf, 2. CONDEMNATION MOTION TARRANT ROAD EXTENSION.pdf, 3. EXHIBIT A CONDEMN PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONS TARRANT ROAD EXTENSION.pdf, 4. 01205401-03.pdf
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Title
Resolution authorizing the use, by the power of eminent domain for public use to acquire street right-of-way parcels, located on the Tarrant Road Extension from West Tarrant Road to IH 30

Presenter
Bill Crolley, Executive Director of Planning, Development and Transportation

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
Funding for right of way and easement acquisition is available in the Street Capital Improvement Projects Fund (400192), WO #01205401-03 (Arbor Crk @ Tarrant Rd).

Body
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR ACQUISITION FOR PUBLIC USE OF CERTAIN RIGHT OF WAY PARCELS NEEDED FOR THE TARRANT ROAD EXTENSION TO IH 30 PROJECT, Y#1056; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE TO PROCEED WITH EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION

WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the Tarrant Road Extension Project is needed for public use to construct and extend West Tarrant Road from the existing West Tarrant Road to IH 30;

WHEREAS, in connection with the Tarrant Road Extension 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 requirements for the acquisition of property for public use through eminent domain actions filed on or after September 1, 2011;...

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