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 Along the West Side of SH 5 (McDonald Street) from FM 543 North to Approximately CR 275 and in an Area Located to the West of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Right-of-Way Approximately 1600 Feet North and 3800 Feet East of the Intersection of SH 5 and FM 543
Summary
MEETING DATE: February 17, 2015
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 the SH 5 Off-Site 36" Water Main, the Willow Wood Off-Site Sanitary Sewer and the Willow Wood Off-Site Water Line."
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 an off-site 36" water main, off-site water line and off-site sanitary sewer line, in the following two areas:
o 36" water main - located along the west side of SH 5 between FM 543 and the NWC of SH 5 and CR 275.
o An approximate 150' water line and approximate 525' sanitary sewer line - located approximately 1600 feet north of FM 543 and 3800 feet east of SH 5 In the vicinity of the DART Right-of-Way.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The City has entered into a development agreement with PCB Properties, LLC (Owner) for the development of The Estates of Willow...
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