DEPARTMENT: Public Works
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Razi Hosseini, P.E., R.P.L.S.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 2
SUBJECT:
Real Estate Acquisition: Drainage Easement at 2257 Austin Highway for the Fire Station #24 Replacement Project (2017 Bond Program Project)
SUMMARY:
An ordinance authorizing the acquisition through negotiation or condemnation of interests in land sufficient for project purposes for 0.029 of an acre (1,250 square feet of a 25-foot drainage easement right-of-way) of privately-owned real property located at 2257 Austin Highway within NCB 12162 LOT 16 in Council District 2 for the Fire Station #24 Replacement Project, a 2017 Bond project; declaring it to be a public project and a public necessity for the acquisition. The fair market value for the parcel is $8,100.00 as determined by an independent appraisal.
Pursuant of enacted Texas Senate Bill (SB18), 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 6, 2017, voters approved the 2017-2022 Bond Program authorizing $10,000,000.00 for the construction for Fire Station #24 Replacement Project. This project will construct a new fire station to replace the existing Fire Station #24 built in 1956.
On February 5, 2018, staff acquired land located at 2265 Austin Highway where the new fire station will be constructed. The development of the Fire Station #24 site will increase the amount of impervious cover promoting less absorption of storm water into soil and increasing the amount of storm water run-off across the adjacent property before reaching the Beitel Creek watershed. To resolve, a 25-foot drainage easement is needed to redirect storm water run-off from properties downstream of the fire station project site near Beitel Creek. The release of storm water through a underground pipe within the proposed drainage easement will allow water to enter Beitel Creek before a stor...
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