STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: May 13, 2020
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 amount for the acquisition of a tract from Harold J. Baber, of vacant land containing approximately 5,379 square feet located in Van Zandt County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $250.00, increased from $29,700.00 ($27,750.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $1,950.00) to $29,950.00 ($28,000.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $1,950.00) - Financing: Water Construction Fund
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BACKGROUND
This item authorizes an increase in the purchase amount for the acquisition of a tract from Harold J. Baber, of vacant land containing approximately 5,379 square feet located in Van Zandt County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Transmission Pipeline Project.
The first resolution approved on September 27, 2017, by Resolution No. 17-1556, authorized the purchase in the amount of $27,750.00. The property owner rejected the City’s offer to acquire. A recent appraisal of the subject property reflects an increased value Fair Market Value of $28,000.00 for the proposed area of take.
This acquisition is part of the right of way required to construct approximately 32 miles of pipeline from Lake Tawakoni to the Interim Balancing Reservoir located in Terrell, TX and then to the Eastside Water Treatment plant located in Sunnyvale, TX. The new raw water pipeline will augment the existing 72-inch and 84-inch pipelines. The construction of this pipeline will give Dallas Water Utilities the ability to utilize the full capacity of both the Lake Tawakoni and the Lake Fork raw water supply to meet the current city needs and future water demands. No relocation benefits are associated with this acquisition. The consideration is based on an independent appraisal.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On September 27, 2017, City Council authorized acquisition determining upon the necessity of acquiring real property and authorizing its purchase for public use, of approximately 5,379 square feet of vacant land in Van Zandt County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Transmission Pipeline Project by Resolution No.17-1556.
On June 13, 2018, City Council authorized the second step of acquisition for condemnation by eminent domain to acquire approximately 5,379 square feet of vacant land in Van Zandt County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Transmission Pipeline Project by Resolution No. 18-0822.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2020 |
FY 2021 |
Future Years |
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Water Construction Fund |
$250.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
OWNER
Harold J. Baber
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