PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: April 8, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 7
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Water Utilities Department
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an acquisition from Environmental Resource Holdings, LLC, a Texas corporation, of a tract of land containing approximately 24.5 acres located on Lenway Street near its intersection with Botham Jean Boulevard for the Dallas Floodway Extension Project - Not to exceed $1,280,676.84 ($1,273,044.50, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $7,632.34) - 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 City have been cost participating in two separate federal projects to improve the public safety of the residents and businesses that are served by this system. The City 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 (DF) and the Dallas Floodway Extension (DFE) 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 serving as a technical advisor and client. An overview of the projects, federal funding and associated local requirements included in PL 115-123 are, as follows:
- DFE: Up to $135.25M for Lamar Levee and Cadillac Heights Levee
The City is obligated to expend funds to complete necessary real estate activities such as acquisition, relocation and environmental remediation and public utility relocation; acquisition funds are potentially eligible for reimbursement in the future.
- DF: $457M for approved flood risk management such as levee raises and flattening, removal of ATSF Bridge, Trinity Portland Pump Station, Charlie Pump Station, Delta Pump Station Rehabilitation, Hampton Pump Station and Nobles Sump Improvements.
The City is obligated to expend funds on 35 percent of the design and construction and environmental remediation and public utility relocation; the real estate funds are credits against the cost share for the project.
This item authorizes the acquisition of an unimproved tract of land containing approximately 24.5 acres from Environmental Resource Holdings, LLC. The property is located on Lenway Street near its intersection with Botham Jean Boulevard and will be used for the Dallas Floodway Extension Project. The consideration is based on an independent appraisal.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On August 12, 2015, the City Council authorized direct reprogramming of funds from the remaining Trinity Lakes and Trinity Parkway projects funding and not currently encumbered to other flood control projects related to the Trinity River Corridor as approved by the bond election, by Resolution No. 15-1486.
The Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure and Sustainability Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding the projects and requirements related to the US Army Corps of Engineers Supplemental Bi-Partisan Budget Act of 2018 (PL 115-123) on April 19, 2019. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/Council%20Meeting%20Documents/msis_5__supplemental-appropriation-in-the-bipartisan-budget-act-of-2018-update-on-flood-risk-management-projects_memo_042219.pdf>
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
Storm Drainage Management Capital Construction Fund |
$1,280,676.84 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Environmental Resource Holdings, LLC
Lauren Brigance, Attorney-in-Fact
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