STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: January 22, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 4
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the second step of acquisition for condemnation by eminent domain to acquire a drainage easement containing approximately 3,644 square feet of land from A.J. Wallace and wife, Marilyn Wallace, located at East Woodin Boulevard near its intersection with Fernwood Avenue for the Kings Branch Culvert at Woodin Project - Not to exceed $13,700.00 ($10,700.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,000.00) - Financing: 2024 Certificate of Obligation Fund
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BACKGROUND
This item authorizes the second step of acquisition for condemnation by eminent domain to acquire a drainage easement , containing approximately 3,644 square feet of land from A.J. Wallace and wife, Marilyn Wallace located at East Woodin Boulevard near its intersection with Fernwood Avenue for the Kings Branch Culvert at Woodin Project. The project will remove the existing storm drainage infrastructure and construct a larger box culvert and will also regrade the existing drainage channel to enhance storm water capacity and reduce the risk of flooding during heavy storm events. To accomplish these improvements, the City needs to acquire the drainage easement on the subject property.
The first resolution approved on September 25, 2024, by Resolution No. 24-1424, authorized the purchase in the amount of $13,700.00 based upon an independent appraisal. There are no relocation benefits associated with this acquisition. This property will be used for flood control associated with the Kings Branch Culvert at Woodin Project. The City cannot move forward with the acquisition because no living heirs to the estate have been able to be located.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On September 25, 2024, the City Council authorized acquisition of a drainage easement containing approximately 3,644 square feet of land from A.J. Wallace and wife, Marilyn Wallace, located at East Woodin Boulevard near its intersection with Fernwood Avenue for the Kings Branch Culvert at Woodin Project by Resolution No. 24-1424.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
2024 Certificate of Obligation Fund |
$13,700.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
OWNER
A.J. Wallace
Marilyn Wallace
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