DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 5
SUBJECT:
Acquisition: Real Property for Cupples Road (Merida St. to Castroville Rd.) Project
SUMMARY:
An ordinance for the Cupples Road (Merida St. to Castroville Rd.) Project, a 2012-2017 Bond project, located in Council District 5, authorizing the acquisition, through negotiation or condemnation, of approximately 0.1894 acres for interests in land sufficient for project purposes in a portion of five parcels of privately-owned real property located in NCBs 9564, 9563, 3686 and 3685 and declaring it to be a public use project for the acquisition and authorizing expenditures not to exceed $191,500.00, payable to the selected title company, for land, relocation, litigation expenses and associated title fees.
Pursuant to 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:
The Cupples Road (Merida St. to Castroville Rd.) Project was included in the 2012-2017 Bond Program. The Project includes the reconstruction and widening of Cupples Road from Merida Street to Castroville Road, including curbs, sidewalks, driveway approaches, and traffic and drainage improvements. Project construction is estimated to begin in November 2015 and is estimated to be completed in June 2017.
This Project requires the acquisition of 33 parcels of privately-owned real property by negotiation or condemnation, if necessary, for the construction of the Cupples Road (Merida St. to Castroville Rd.) Project. Currently 28 of the 33 parcels have been acquired or are in the process of being acquired through negotiation. However, the remaining five parcels may require the power of eminent domain.
The City intends to use every effort available to obtain the required parcels for said...
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