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File #: 18-8089    Version: 1 Name: Resolution authorizing the use, by the power of eminent domain for public use to acquire right-of-way parcels located on Seeton Road from Grand Peninsula Drive to Day Miar Road, Phase 2
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 7/25/2018 In control: Engineering
On agenda: 9/18/2018 Final action: 9/18/2018
Title: Resolution authorizing the use, by the power of eminent domain for public use to acquire right-of-way parcels located on Seeton Road from Grand Peninsula Drive to Day Miar Road, Phase 2
Attachments: 1. EXHIBIT A PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONS AUGUST 7, 2018, SEETON ROAD CONDEMNATION.pdf, 2. 18-8089 Seeton ROW 615.pdf
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Resolution authorizing the use, by the power of eminent domain for public use to acquire right-of-way parcels located on Seeton Road from Grand Peninsula Drive to Day Miar Road, Phase 2

Presenter
Steve Norwood, Director of Planning and Development

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 fund Street Capital Projects Fund (400192) WO #01506801-03 (Seeton Grand Peninsula/Day Miar)

Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR ACQUISITION FOR PUBLIC USE OF CERTAIN RIGHT OF WAY PARCELS NEEDED FOR THE SEETON ROAD WIDENING FROM GRAND PENINSULA DRIVE TO DAY MIAR ROAD, WO #01506801-03; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE TO PROCEED WITH EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION


WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the Seeton Road widening project is needed for public use to from Grand Peninsula Drive to Day Miar Road;

WHEREAS, in connection with the Seeton Road widening 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 ...

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