STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: April 24, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 11
DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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Authorize settlement in lieu of proceeding further with condemnation in the condemnation suit styled City of Dallas v. Keller Springs Estates, Ltd., et al., Cause No. CC-23-01590-B, pending in County Court at Law, for acquisition of a wastewater easement from Keller Springs Estates, Ltd., et al., of approximately 43,509 square feet of land for a right-of-way located in Dallas County, Texas for the McKamy and Osage Branch Wastewater Interceptor Project - Not to exceed $86,058.00, increased from $233,942.00 ($228,442.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $5,500.00) to $320,000.00 ($300,000.00 being the settlement amount, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $20,000.00) - Financing: Wastewater Construction Fund
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BACKGROUND
On June 26, 2019, the City Council authorized the purchase of acquiring real property and authorizing its purchase for public use in the amount of $233,942.00, based on an independent appraisal and inclusive of title and closing costs by Resolution No. 19-0991. The owner rejected the official offer, and the City Attorney filed the condemnation proceeding for the acquisition of the property for the project.
The City of Dallas and the property owner reached an amount to settle the lawsuit based on independent appraisals and further negotiations.
This item authorizes settlement for the acquisition of a wastewater easement of approximately 43,509 square feet of land for a right-of-way located in Dallas County, Texas for the McKamy and Osage Branch Wastewater Interceptor Project. This settlement will allow acquisition of the property without further condemnation proceedings.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 26, 2019, the City Coun...
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