STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: June 11, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 7
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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SUBJECT
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Authorize acquisition of two tracts of land containing a total of approximately 20.5 acres from Wildwood Holdings II, Ltd,, located on McDonald Street near its intersection with Botham Jean Boulevard for the Dallas Floodway Extension Project - Not to exceed $1,041,769.00 ($1,034,269.00 plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $7,500.00) - Financing: Flood Protection and Storm Drainage Facilities Fund (2006 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($1,034,269.00) and Trinity River Corridor Project Fund ($7,500.00)
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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: $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.
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 two tracts of land containing approximately 20.5 acres, from Wildwood Holdings II, Ltd. Site improvements include concrete paving, bollards, metal pole signage, chain link fencing and chain link gates. The property is located on McDonald Street near its intersection with Botham Jean Boulevard and will be used for the Dallas Floodway Extension Project - Lamar Levee System. The consideration is based on an independent appraisal. Future relocation assistance may be necessary for this acquisition.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On August 12, 2015, the City Council authorized reprograming the remaining bond funds from the 1998 Bond Proposition 11 from the Trinity Lakes and Trinity Parkway to other flood control improvement consistent with the bond proposition approved by the voters, by Resolution No. 15-1486.
Information about this item was provided to the Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure and Sustainability Committee on April 22, 2019.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
Flood Protection and Storm Drainage Facilities Fund (2006 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$1,034,269.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Trinity River Corridor Project Fund |
$ 7,500.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$1,041,769.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Wildwood Holdings II, Ltd.
Edwin L. Duggan, President
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