Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Documents for the Acquisition of Easements and the Consideration of the Use of Eminent Domain to Condemn Property for the Construction of Utility Lines from Approximately 500 Feet Northwest of University Drive (US 380) Continuing North to the Intersection of Wilmeth Road and CR 161 (Future Ridge Road)
Summary
MEETING DATE: August 4, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Development Services/Engineering
CONTACT: Mark Hines, PE, Director of Engineering
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 property owners, generally indicated on the attached property locator map, for the construction of utility lines generally known as Stover Creek Sanitary Sewer."
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This item provides authority to the Interim City Manager to execute documents for the acquisition of utility easements (UE) and temporary construction easements (TCE); and the use of eminent domain to condemn property to complete the construction of a portion of the Wastewater Master Plan Stover Creek sanitary sewer gravity trunk line commencing approximately 500 feet northwest of US 380 continuing north to the intersection of Wilmeth Road and Future Ridge Road.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The City has entered into an annexation facilities agreement with property owners Coit/Plano Parkway, LTD and WJ Wilmeth Ridge L.P. (collectively Owner), for the development of approximately 126.70 acres of land situated on the north and south sides of Wilmeth Road and the east and west sides of Future Ridge Road and in an area generally north of US 380 and south of Bloomdale Road.
* Under the agreement, Owner shall construct, at their sole cost, certain wastewater capital improvements.
* In accordance with th...
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