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Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Texas Interstate Highway 35 Central Water/Wastewater Relocation project for the public use for water line improvements, requiring the acquisition of a Waste Water Easement in three parts consisting of 0.0052 acres (226 square feet) out of and a portion of the Santiago Del Valle Survey, Abstract No. 24, being a portion of Tract B, The Brook, a subdivision of record in Volume 57, Page 52, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $10,170, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is Aria Grand, LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The property is located at 1800 South Interstate Highway 35, Austin, Texas 78704. The general route of the project is Interstate Highway 35 frontage road from Holly Street to Texas State Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard. Funding: $10,170 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
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Financial Services Department
Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
For More Information
Michael Gates, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5639; Brandon Williamson, Financial Services Department, 512-974-5666; Adewale Odufuye, Capital Delivery Services, 512-974-7119.
Additional Backup Information
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Interstate 35 (I-35) Capital Express Central Roadway Project requires relocation of approximately 24,100 linear feet of water lines and 10,700 Linear Feet of wastewater lines and appurtenances out of the expanded TxDOT right-of-way along I-35 from Holly Street to State Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard. The general route of the project is Texas Interstate Highway 35 frontage road from Holly Street to Texas State Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard.
The City has attempted to purchase the needed property at 1800 South I-35, Austin, Texas 78704. 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), a Special Commissioners’ award, negotiated settlement, or judgment.