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Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Gilleland Creek-Avering Lane Tributary Rehabilitation Project for the public use of drainage facilities, requiring the acquisition of a drainage easement consisting of 0.138 acres (approximately 6,015 square feet) of land in the William H. Sanders Survey Number 54, Abstract Number 690, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of a 3.007 acre tract conveyed to Jorge Gonzalez, Jr. and Maria Perez in a General Warranty Deed dated August 30, 2005 and recorded in Document Number 2005167541 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas , said 3.007 acre tract also known as Tract 5A, Austex Acres, and unrecorded subdivision as shown in Austex Acres Restrictions recorded in Volume 4647, Page 348 of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas currently appraised at $15,867 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owners of the needed property are Jorge Gonzalez, Jr. and Maria Perez. The property is located at 11110 Aus Tex Acres Lane, Manor, Texas 78653. The general route of the project is along Avering Lane and the rear of the lots on Aus Tex Acres Lane. Funding: $15,867 is available in the Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department.
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Financial Services Department.
Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department.
For More Information:
Brandon Williamson, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5639; Donald Heisch 512-550- 1556, Watershed Protection Department.
Additional Backup Information:
This acquisition is for the Gilleland Creek-Avering Lane Tributary Rehabilitation project designed and constructed by the Watershed Protection Department to repair the unstable stream bed of Gilleland Creek from erosion, risking homes on Avering Lane and Aus Tex Acres Lane.
The City has attempted to purchase the needed property at 11110 Aus Tex Acres Lane, Manor Texas 78653. The City and property owner have been unable to agree on the value of the needed acquisition. The Law Department is requesting authorization to file an action in eminent domain on behalf of the City, and to authorize the City to pay for the property interest in an amount determined by the appraisal, updated appraisal(s), Special Commissioners’ award, negotiated settlement, or judgment.