Department: Transportation & Capital Improvements
Department Head: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
Council District: Council District 10
Subject:
A Water Line Easement Agreement to the Central Texas Regional Water Supply Corporation (CTRWSC) for the Vista Ridge Project.
Summary:
Consideration of a Resolution, on behalf of the City of San Antonio, authorizing a Water Line Easement Agreement sufficient for the project purposes on City owned property located in the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, described below, for the Vista Ridge Project located in District 10.
A. An easement consisting of two variable width permanent water easements containing a total of 0.760 acre located on the north side of Bulverde Parkway, between Bulverde Road and Liatris Lane located in NCB 3920 and NCB 11728.
B. An easement of 1.509 acre, 85-foot wide permanent waterline easement. The whole property is located approximately one-half mile east of Bulverde Road, between Menger and Regal Rose, located in NCB 34919 and NCB 34920.
The Vista Ridge Water Supply Project would provide a Long Term Non-Edwards Water Supply for San Antonio which would also protect the Edwards Aquifer and ensuring a lifetime supply of water for Ratepayers. CTRWSC is operating pursuant to Chapter 22 of the Texas Business Organizations Code, and Chapters 49 and 67 of the Texas Water Code. CTRWSC may acquire by voluntary acquisition or condemnation certain property determined necessary for the Project.
Background
On October 30, 2014, The City Council approved Ordinance 2014-10-30-0818, authorizing approval of a proposed water supply agreement between the Vista Ridge Consortium and the San Antonio Water System. The water source for the project is the Carrizo-Wilcox and Simsboro Aquifers in Burleson County. The Vista Ridge Water Supply Project would provide a Long Term Non-Edwards Water Supply for San Antonio, and ensure a lifetime supply of water for Ratepayers.
The Project involves the transport of water by CTRWSC through water transmission lines, pipes, and other water utility infrastructure and equipment owned by CTRWSC (“Project Improvements”). It is necessary for CTRWSC to acquire suitable land or interests in land upon which to locate the Project Improvements which shall be placed, constructed, operated, used and maintained for the Project.
Issue:
A resolution, on behalf of the City of San Antonio, authorizing a Water Line Easement Agreement sufficient for the project purposes on City owned property located in NCB 3920, NCB 11728, NCB 34919, and NCB 34920 for the Vista Ridge Project located in District 10.
Alternatives:
City Council could choose not to approve this request and require CTRWSC to redesign the project, increasing costs and resulting in project delay.
Fiscal Impact:
In compliance with Chapter 37 of the Municipal Code, Section 37-14, fair market value was based on an Independent State of Texas Certified Professional Appraisal Report.
A. The property was appraised for a total of $1,900.00 by Eckmann Groll, Inc., Real Estate Appraisers on June 14, 2016. Total proceeds of $5,000.00 will be deposited in the General Fund in accordance with the adopted 2017 Budget CTRWSC has agreed to pay all costs associated with this request.
B. The property was appraised for a total of $39, 400.00 by Eckmann Groll, Inc., Real Estate Appraisers, on June 10, 2016. Total proceeds of $39,400.00 will be deposited in the General Fund in accordance with the adopted 2017 Budget. CTRWSC has agreed to pay all costs associated with this request.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of a Resolution authorizing a water line easement agreement in the amounts offered by the Central Texas Regional Water Supply Company for the Vista Ridge Project.