Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Documents for the Acquisition of Water and Temporary Construction Easements and the Consideration of the Use of Eminent Domain to Condemn Property for the Construction of a Water Line on a Property Which is Generally Located Near the Northeast Corner of US Highway 75 (Central Expressway/Sam Johnson Highway) and Bloomdale Road.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2B: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the City)
MEETING DATE: July 19, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Development Services/Engineering
CONTACT: Gary Graham, PE, PTOE, Director of Engineering
Todd Wright, Real Estate Acquisitions Administrator
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of Resolution using a motion in a form substantially similar to the following:
"I move that we approve this item as written and authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire all necessary easements from Bloomdale, LLC, as identified as owner of record by the Collin County Appraisal District, and any other persons or entities claiming an interest to the property, generally indicated on the attached Property Location Map, for the construction of a water line."
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This item provides authority to the City Manager to execute documents for the acquisition of Water and Temporary Construction Easements; and the use of eminent domain to condemn property for the construction of a water line to serve the future development of adjacent or nearby properties in accordance with a Development Agreement.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The City entered into a Development Agreement with property owner CH-B Trinity Falls, L.P. (Trinity Falls), or its assigns, for the development of Trinity Falls located near the corner of FM 543 and Trinity Falls Parkway.
* Under the Agreement, Trinity Falls, or its assigns, agreed to fund and construct, at no cost to the City, certain public infrastruct...
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