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 Relocation and Construction of Water Lines Along Custer Road from Approximately US 380 to FM 1461 in Northwest McKinney Associated with the Custer Road Utility Relocations Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Establish Procedures for Acquiring the Easements on Said Properties, and Take All Steps Necessary to Acquire the Needed Property Rights in Compliance with all Applicable Laws and Resolutions
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
MEETING DATE: July 16, 2019
DEPARTMENT: Development Services/Engineering
CONTACT: Gary Graham, PE, PTOE, 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 location map, for the relocation and construction of water lines generally known as the Custer Road Utility Relocations Project."
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This item provides authority to the City Manager to execute documents for the acquisition of easements; and the use of eminent domain to condemn property to complete the relocation and construction of water lines from US 380 north to FM 1461.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is in the process of design and right-of-way acquisition for the upcoming widening construction of Custer Road from US 380 to FM 1461 in northwest McKinney.
* The Custer Road Utility Relocations Project will relocate the existing water lines in order to clear TxDOT's new and proposed right-of-way for Custer Road.
* Approximately 17,000 linear feet of an existing 8 inch City water distribution...
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