PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: October 28, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Dallas Water Utilities Department
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the acquisition of two tracts of land from Dallas Area Rapid Transit, containing a total of approximately 5.239 acres, located on East Kiest Boulevard near its intersection with Southerland Avenue for the Dallas Floodway Extension Project - Not to exceed $1,531,196.00 ($1,521,196.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $10,000.00) - Financing: Storm Drainage Management Capital Construction Fund
*In alignment with Capital Improvement Program.
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas is the owner and operator of the Dallas Levee System extending from the Elm and West Forks of the Trinity River through the main stem and terminating at Interstate Highway 20. This system is regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In addition to regulating the Dallas Levee System, the USACE and the City of Dallas have been participating in two separate federal projects to improve the public safety of the residents and businesses that are served by this system. The City of Dallas is required to own, in fee simple, all parcels related to the Dallas Levee System.
In July 2018, the Dallas Levee System flood risk management projects included in the Modified Dallas Floodway Project and the Dallas Floodway Extension were authorized for funding under the Supplemental Appropriation in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018-Public Law 115-123 (PL-115-123). This information has been presented to the City Council and provided in memorandum to the City Council at major milestones since the notification by the USACE. All work associated with the design and construction of these improvements is being performed by USACE with the City of Dallas serving as a technical advisor and client. An overview of the projects, federal funding and asso...
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