STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: June 14, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Outside City Limits
DEPARTMENT: Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the second step of acquisition for condemnation by eminent domain to acquire approximately 7,158 square feet of land improved with a manufactured dwelling located in Van Zandt County from Computer Science Innovations LLC Series 12, for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $78,000.00 ($75,000.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $3,000.00) - Financing: Water Construction Fund
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BACKGROUND
This item authorizes the second step of acquisition for condemnation by eminent domain to acquire approximately 7,158 square feet of land improved with a manufactured dwelling located in Van Zandt County, from Computer Science Innovations LLC Series 12. An offer was accepted by the property owner reflecting the appraised value of $75,000.00. The city cannot move forward with the transaction due to existing title issues.
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, Texas and then to the Eastside Water Treatment plant located in Sunnyvale, Texas. 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 28, 2022, the City Council authorized acquisition from Computer Science Innova...
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