STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: September 25, 2019
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Outside City Limits
DEPARTMENT: Department of Sustainable Development and Construction
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an increase in the purchase price for the acquisition from Paul E. Wainwright and Ruby Lee Wainwright, of a tract of land containing approximately 27,782 square feet of land located in Dallas County for the Southwest 120/96-inch Water Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $34,591.00, increased from $17,000.00 to $51,591.00 ($48,091.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,500.00) - Financing: Water Construction Fund
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BACKGROUND
This item authorizes an increase in the purchase price for the acquisition from Paul E. Wainwright and Ruby Lee Wainwright, of a tract of land containing approximately 27,782 square feet of land located in Dallas County for the Southwest 120/96-inch Water Transmission Pipeline Project. This purchase was previously on hold pending an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Dallas and the City of Mesquite.
This acquisition is part of the Long Range Water Master Plan and the Water Distribution Master Plan. The water transmission main is required to facilitate conveyance of treated water to the South and Southwest portions of Dallas and its customer cities. Installation of approximately 32 miles of 96-inch and 120-inch water transmission pipeline is needed to meet near term critical demands associated with the population growth as determined through master planning efforts. The overall pipeline is sized to meet future water demands. The consideration is based on an independent appraisal. There are no relocation benefits associated.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On May 25, 2011, City Council authorized acquisition, including the exercise of the right of em...
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