PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: August 12, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Dallas Water Utilities Department
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) deposit of the amount awarded by the Special Commissioners in the condemnation proceeding styled CITY OF DALLAS VS. VALLEY PROTEINS, INC., ESTATE OF VIRGINIA CASH and ESTATE OF MARY NELL CASH, et al., Cause No. CC-25-08926-B, pending in Dallas County Court at Law No. 2, for acquisition from Valley Proteins, Inc., Estate of Virginia Cash, and Estate of Mary Nell Cash of two tracts of land containing a total of approximately 6.7 acres, improved with commercial structures and supporting facilities, located on Pontiac Avenue near its intersection with Cedar Crest Boulevard for the Dallas Floodway Extension Project; and (2) settlement of the condemnation proceeding for an amount not to exceed the award - Not to exceed $40,000.00, increased from $1,230,000.00 ($1,220,000.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $10,000.00) to $1,270,000.00 ($1,260,000.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $10,000.00) - Financing: SDM Capital Construction Fund ($1,260,000.00 $30,000.00) and Flood Protection and Storm Drainage Facilities Fund ($10,000.00)
*In alignment with Capital Improvement Program.
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BACKGROUND
On January 26, 2022, the City Council authorized the acquisition of this property by Resolution No. 22-0253. The property owner was offered $1,073,309.00, which was based on a written appraisal from an independent certified appraiser. The property owner did not accept the offer.
On April 13, 2022, the City Council authorized a condemnation proceeding by Resolution No. 22-0591 and the City filed an eminent domain proceeding to acquire the property.
On August 27, 2025, the City Council authorized an increase in the size of the acquisition area and condemnation proceeding, by Resol...
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