STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Core
AGENDA DATE: September 10, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Department of Facilities and Real Estate Management
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
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Authorize settlement in lieu of proceeding further with condemnation in the condemnation suit styled City of Dallas vs. AT&T Inc., formerly known as Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, for acquisition from AT&T Inc., formerly known as Southwestern Bell Telephone Company of approximately 52,059 square feet of land located near the intersection of Lombardy Lane and Brockbank Drive for the Fire Station No. 43 Replacement Project - Not to exceed $61,000.00 increased from $1,109,060.00 ($1,100,000.00 plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $9,060.69) to $1,170,060.69 ($1,160,747.00 plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $9,313.69) - Financing: Public Safety (G) Fund
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BACKGROUND
This item on behalf of the Dallas Fire Rescue Department authorizes a settlement for the acquisition of approximately 52,059 square feet of land located near the intersection of Lombardy Lane and Brockbank Drive from AT&T Inc., formerly known as Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for the Fire Station No. 43 Replacement Project. This settlement will allow acquisition of the property without further condemnation proceedings.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 11, 2025, the City Council authorized condemnation for the acquisition of real property from AT&T, Inc., formerly known as Southwestern Bell Telephone Company of approximately 52,059 square feet of land in Dallas County for the Fire Station No. 43 Replacement Project by Resolution No. 25-0961.
On March 26, 2025, the City Council authorized the necessity of acquiring real property and authorizing its purchase for public use from AT&T, Inc., formerly known as Southwestern Bell Telephone Company of approximately 52,059 square feet...
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