PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: May 27, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Dallas Water Utilities Department
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
______________________________________________________________________
SUBJECT
Title
Authorize (1) deposit of the amount awarded by the Special Commissioners in the condemnation proceeding styled CITY OF DALLAS VS. A.J. WALLACE, LLC, et al., Cause No. CC-25-03097-B, pending in Dallas County Court at Law No. 2, for acquisition of a drainage easement from A.J. Wallace and wife, Marilyn Wallace, of approximately 3,644 square feet of land, located on East Woodin Boulevard near its intersection with Fernwood Avenue for the Kings Branch Culvert at Woodin Project; and (2) settlement of the condemnation proceeding for an amount not to exceed the award - Not to exceed $28,000.00 ($25,000.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,000.00) - Financing: Flood Control (D) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund)
*In alignment with Capital Improvement Program.
Body
BACKGROUND
On September 25, 2024, the City Council authorized the acquisition of approximately 3,644 square feet of land, located on E. Woodin Boulevard at its intersection with Fernwood Avenue for the Kings Branch Culvert at Woodin Project, by Resolution No. 24-1424. The property owner was offered $10,700.00, which was based on a written appraisal from an independent certified appraiser. The property owner did not accept the offer.
On January 22, 2025, the City Council authorized a condemnation proceeding for the acquisition of the property, by Resolution No. 25-0224, and the City filed an eminent domain proceeding to acquire the property. After a hearing before the Special Commissioners on March 30, 2026, the property owner was awarded $25,000.00. This item authorizes deposit of the amount awarded by the Special Commissioners for the property, which is $14,300.00 more than the City Council originally authorized for this acquisition.
The City h...
Click here for full text