STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: August 11, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 7
DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) acquisition from 5901 South Lamar Street LLC of a commercially improved tract of land containing approximately 15.8 acres located on South Lamar Street near its intersection with South Central Expressway for the Dallas Floodway Extension Project; (2) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $63,320.68 in the Flood Protection & Storm Drainage Funds (1995 General Obligation Bond Funds); (3) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $40,004.00 in the Flood Protection & Storm Drainage Funds (1998 General Obligation Bond Funds); (4) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $196,694.00 in the Flood Protection and Storm Drainage Fund (2003 General Obligation Bond Funds); and (5) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $8,915,611.00 in the Trinity River Corridor Project Fund (1998 General Obligation Bond Funds) - Not to exceed $15,049,549.40 ($14,990,000.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $59,549.40) - Financing: Trinity River Corridor Project Fund (1998 General Obligation Bond Funds) ($8,974,829.23), Flood Protection and Storm Drainage Facilities Fund (2006 General Obligation Bond Funds) ($5,774,701.49), Flood Protection and Storm Drainage Fund (2003 General Obligation Bond Funds) ($196,694.00), Flood Protection & Storm Drainage Fund (1995 General Obligation Bond Funds) ($63,320.68), and Flood Protection & Storm Drainage Fund (1998 General Obligation Bond Funds) ($40,004.00) (This item was deferred on June 23, 2021)
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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
- 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: $261.9M 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.
- 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 a commercially improved tract of land containing approximately 15.8 acres of land, from 5901 South Lamar Street LLC. The property is located on South Lamar Street near its intersection with South Central Expressway and will be used for the construction of the Lamar Levee as a component of the Dallas Floodway Extension Project. The consideration is based on an independent appraisal. Future relocation assistance may be necessary for this acquisition.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 23, 2021, this item was deferred by Councilmember Adam Bazaldua.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
Future Years |
|
Trinity River Corridor Project Fund (1998 General Obligation Bond Funds) |
$ 8,974,829.23 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Flood Protection and Storm Drainage Facilities Fund (2006 General Obligation Bond Funds) |
$ 5,774,701.49 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Flood Protection and Storm Drainage Fund (2003 General Obligation Bond Funds) |
$ 196,694.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Flood Protection & Storm Drainage Fund (1995 General Obligation Bond Funds) |
$ 63,320.68 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Flood Protection & Storm Drainage Fund (1998 General Obligation Bond Funds) |
$ 40,004.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$15,049,549.40 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
OWNER
5901 South Lamar Street LLC
Louis Okon, Director/Manager
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