PILLAR: Livable
AGENDA DATE: August 12, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 4
DEPARTMENT: Department of Facilities and Real Estate Management
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an increase in the purchase price from Andres Sifuentes, Jr., Crystal Marie Sifuentes and Baldemar Cazares, Jr., of approximately 7,318 square feet of land improved with a duplex located near the intersection of LaSalle Drive and Morrell Avenue for the Cadillac Heights Phase II Project - Not to exceed $27,547.34, increased from $227,273.00 to $254,820.34 ($252,000.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $2,820.34) - Financing: Land Acquisition in Cadillac Heights Fund (2006 General Obligation Bond Funds)
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BACKGROUND
This item authorizes an increase in the purchase price from Andres Sifuentes, Jr., Crystal Marie Sifuentes and Baldemar Cazares, Jr., of approximately 7,318 square feet of land improved with a duplex located near the intersection of LaSalle Drive and Morrell Avenue in Dallas County, Texas, for the Cadillac Heights Phase II Project. This property will be used for future location of City service and maintenance facilities. The City obtained an independent appraisal. The increase in the purchase price is a negotiated amount which is deemed reasonable, as it will allow the City to avoid the use of eminent domain and any additional costs associated. Future relocation assistance may be necessary for this acquisition.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On September 24, 2025, the City Council authorized condemnation for the acquisition of real property from Margie DeLeon for7,500 square feet of land located in Dallas County for the Cadillac Heights Phase II Project by Resolution No. 25-1576.
On October 23, 2013, the City Council authorized the necessity of acquiring real property and authorizing its purchase for public use from Margie Deleon for 7,500 square feet of land in Dallas County for the Cadillac Heights Neighborhood for Future City Facilities Project by Resolution No. 13-1847.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
Land Acquisition in Cadillac Heights Fund (2006 General Obligation Bond Funds) |
$254,820.34 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Resolution No. 25-1576 $227,273.00
Additional Amount (this action) $ 27,547.34
Total Authorized Amount $254,820.34
OWNERS
Andres Sifuentes, Jr., Owner
Crystal Marie Sifuentes, Owner
Baldemar Cazares, Jr. , Owner
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