Legislation Details

File #: 26-2160   
Type: Eminent Domain Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/20/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/27/2026 Final action:
Title: Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Walnut Creek - Eubank Tributary Stream Stabilization Project, in support of Austin Watershed Protection, for the public use of stream stabilization in the Eubank Tributary watershed requiring the acquisition of a drainage easement consisting of 0.0083 of one acre (361 square feet) easement being a portion of Lot 1, Block A, North Park Estates, Section Two, a subdivision of record in Book 40, Page 15, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 1 conveyed to Jamin Stevens Greenbaum by General Warranty Deed dated February 21, 2020, as recorded in Document No. 2020033261, Official Public Records, Travis County Texas, currently appraised at $1,534, 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 Jamin Stevens Greenbaum. The property is locat...
Indexes: District 7
Attachments: 1. Draft Resolution, 2. Exhibit A, 3. Map, 4. Recommendation for Action
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Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Walnut Creek - Eubank Tributary Stream Stabilization Project, in support of Austin Watershed Protection, for the public use of stream stabilization in the Eubank Tributary watershed requiring the acquisition of a drainage easement consisting of 0.0083 of one acre (361 square feet) easement being a portion of Lot 1, Block A, North Park Estates, Section Two, a subdivision of record in Book 40, Page 15, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 1 conveyed to Jamin Stevens Greenbaum by General Warranty Deed dated February 21, 2020, as recorded in Document No. 2020033261, Official Public Records, Travis County Texas, currently appraised at $1,534, 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 Jamin Stevens Greenbaum. The property is located at 11601 Eubank Drive, Austin, Texas 78758. The general route of the project is within Walnut Creek's designated Eubank Tributary, from North Bend Drive to the west of Eubank Drive. Funding: $1,534 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection.

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Lead Department
Austin Financial Services.

Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection.

For More Information:
Brandon Williamson, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5639; Craig McColloch, Austin Capital Delivery Services, 512-947-2968.

Additional Backup Information:
This proposed drainage easement acquisition is for stream stabilization in the Eubank Tributary watershed. Urbanization in this area has increased impervious surfaces, leading to more frequent storm runoff and the deepening and widening of the stream. The resulting instability of streambanks has led to erosion of commercial and res...

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