PILLAR: Livable
AGENDA DATE: May 13, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 8
DEPARTMENT: Department of Facilities and Real Estate Management
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the second step of acquisition for condemnation by eminent domain to acquire a street easement from W. C. Goodson, Jr. and Judith Goodson a tract of land containing approximately 750 square feet of land located near the intersection of Edd Road and Spicewood Drive for the Edd Road from Seagoville Road to Garden Grove Drive Project - Not to exceed $11,930.00 ($8,930.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,000.00) - Financing: Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund)
*In alignment with Capital Improvement Program.
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BACKGROUND
This item, on behalf of the Department of Transportation and Public Works, authorizes the second step of acquisition for condemnation by eminent domain to acquire a street easement from W.C. Goodson, Jr. and Judith Goodson containing approximately 750 square feet of land located near the intersection of Edd Road and Spicewood Drive from W. C. Goodson, Jr. and Judith Goodson, the property owners. An offer was presented to the property owners on August 24, 2023, reflecting the appraised value of $8,930.00 and the City’s offer was declined. Negotiations between the City and the property owners have been ongoing through February 17, 2026, and no amicable agreement has been reached. This property is encumbered with title issues.
The first resolution approved on September 25, 2024, by Resolution No. 24-1383, authorized the purchase in the amount of $8,930.00. This property will be used for street improvements for the Edd Road from Seagoville Road to Garden Grove Drive Project.
No relocation benefits associated with this acquisition.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On September 25, 2024, the City Council authorized the necessity of acquiring real property and authorizing its purchase for public use from W.C. Goodson, Jr., and Judith Goodson of approximately 750 square feet of land located near the intersection of Edd Road and Spicewood Drive for the Edd Road from Seagoville Road to Garden Grove Drive Project by Resolution No. 24-1383.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
Street and Transportation (A) (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund |
$11,930.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
OWNERS
W. C. Goodson, Jr., Owner
Judith Goodson, Owner
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