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File #: 21-639    Version: 1 Name:
Type: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION Status: Approved
File created: 3/31/2021 In control: Department of Sustainable Development and Construction
On agenda: 8/11/2021 Final action:
Title: Authorize the second step of acquisition for condemnation by eminent domain to acquire from Wilburn Alexander, Jr., of approximately 4,280 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Dolphin Road and Detonte Street for the Dolphin Road from Spring Avenue to North Haskell Avenue Project - Not to exceed $22,000.00 ($18,828.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,172.00) - Financing: Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($4,400.00) and Capital Projects Reimbursement Fund ($17,600.00)
Indexes: 7
Attachments: 1. Map, 2. Resolution, 3. Exhibit A
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY:                     Economic and Neighborhood Vitality

AGENDA DATE:                     August 11, 2021

COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):                     7

DEPARTMENT:                     Department of Sustainable Development and Construction

EXECUTIVE:                     Dr. Eric A. Johnson

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SUBJECT

 

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Authorize the second step of acquisition for condemnation by eminent domain to acquire from Wilburn Alexander, Jr., of approximately 4,280 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Dolphin Road and Detonte Street for the Dolphin Road from Spring Avenue to North Haskell Avenue Project - Not to exceed $22,000.00 ($18,828.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,172.00) - Financing: Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($4,400.00) and Capital Projects Reimbursement Fund ($17,600.00)

 

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BACKGROUND

 

This item authorizes the second step of acquisition for condemnation by eminent domain to acquire from Wilburn Alexander, Jr., of approximately 4,280 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Dolphin Road and Detonte Street for the Dolphin Road from Spring Avenue to North Haskell Avenue Project. The property is encumbered with heirship issues and delinquent taxes, and the City will not be able to close the transaction amicably.

 

The first resolution approved on January 27, 2021, by Resolution No. 21-0228, authorized the purchase in the amount of $22,000.00.

 

This property will be used for street improvements for the Dolphin Road from Spring Avenue to North Haskell Avenue Project. The consideration is based on an independent appraisal. There are no relocation benefits associated.

 

PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)

 

On January 27, 2021, City Council authorized the acquisition from Wilburn Alexander, Jr., for 4,280 square feet of land located in Dallas County for the Dolphin Road from Spring Avenue to North Haskell Avenue Project by Resolution No. 21-0228.

 

 

FISCAL INFORMATION

 

Fund

FY 2021

FY 2022

Future Years

Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund)

$  4,400.00

$0.00

$0.00

Capital Projects Reimbursement Fund

$17,600.00

$0.00

$0.00

Total

$22,000.00

$0.00

$0.00

 

OWNER

 

Wilburn Alexander, Jr.

 

MAP

 

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