DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, PE
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 10
SUBJECT:
Acquisition: Property for the Bulverde Road and Classen Road Realignment Project
SUMMARY:
An ordinance authorizing the acquisition, through negotiation or condemnation, of 0.059 acres for an interest in land sufficient for Project purposes in a portion of one parcel of privately-owned real property located in NCB 17725 needed for Developer Participation of the Bulverde Road and Classen Road Realignment Project in connection with the 2012 General Obligation Bond-funded Project, located in Council District 10, and declaring it to be a public use project for the acquisition. The Developer (Bulverde Marketplace Partners) will pay all expenses related to the acquisition of the real property, associated litigation expenses and title fees.
Pursuant of enacted Texas Senate Bill 18 (SB 18"), this item requires City Council to initiate a motion authorizing the use of power of eminent domain, should it be needed.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On May 2, 2013, City Council approved a Developer Participation Agreement with Bulverde Marketplace Partners through Ordinance 2013-05-02-0292. As part of the final negotiated agreement terms, the Developer (Bulverde Marketplace Partners) agreed to design and construct the extension and realignment as part of the 2012-2017 bond funded Bulverde Road and Classen Road Realignment Project.
This Project will realign Bulverde and Classen Roads south of Loop 1604. The Project will construct two lanes in each direction, divided by a raised median, with curbs, sidewalks and bicycle lanes. Construction is anticipated to begin August 2014 and completed by October 2015.
ISSUE:
This ordinance will authorize the acquisition, through negotiation or condemnation, of 0.059 acres for an interest in land sufficient for Project purposes in a portion of one parcel...
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