STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: November 11, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the second step of acquisition for condemnation by eminent domain to acquire an improved tract of land containing approximately 4.410 acres, from Tony Garcia Rogers, located at the west terminus of Mexicana Road for the Dallas Floodway Extension Project - Not to exceed $114,583.00 ($111,083.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,500) - Financing: Flood Protection and Storm Drainage Facilities Fund (2006 General Obligation Bond Funds)
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BACKGROUND
In July 2018, the Dallas Levee System flood risk management projects included in the Modified Dallas Floodway Project (DF) and the Dallas Floodway Extension (DFE) were authorized for funding under the Supplemental Appropriation in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018- Public Law 115-123 (PL- 115-123). This information has been presented to the City Council and provided in memorandum to the City Council at major milestones since the notification by the USACE. All work associated with the design and construction of these improvements is being performed by USACE with the City serving as a technical advisor and client. An overview of the projects, federal funding and associated local requirements included in PL 115-123 are as follows:
- DFE: Up to $135.25M for Lamar Levee and Cadillac Heights Levee.
- City is obligated to expend funds to complete necessary real estate activities such as acquisition, relocation and environmental remediation and public utility relocation; acquisition funds are potentially eligible for reimbursement in the future.
- DF: $261.9M for approved flood risk management such as levee raises and flattening, removal of ATSF Bridge, Trinity Portland Pump Station, Charlie Pump Station, Delta ...
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