Legislation Details

File #: 26-2082   
Type: Eminent Domain Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/26/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/23/2026 Final action:
Title: Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Austin Watershed Protection's Walnut Creek-Eubank Tributary Stream Stabilization Project for the public use of stream stabilization requiring the acquisition of a drainage easement consisting of 0.0798 of one acre (3,478 square foot) easement out of the T.J. Chambers Survey, Abstract No. 7, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 10, Block A, North Park Estates, a subdivision of record in Book 28, Page 16, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 10 being a portion of that tract conveyed to Marcos Acosta and Camille Acosta by General Warranty Deed with Vendor's Lien dated October 15, 2019, as recorded in Document Number 2019161805, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $29,563, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner's award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owne...
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 Austin Watershed Protection's Walnut Creek-Eubank Tributary Stream Stabilization Project for the public use of stream stabilization requiring the acquisition of a drainage easement consisting of 0.0798 of one acre (3,478 square foot) easement out of the T.J. Chambers Survey, Abstract No. 7, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 10, Block A, North Park Estates, a subdivision of record in Book 28, Page 16, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 10 being a portion of that tract conveyed to Marcos Acosta and Camille Acosta by General Warranty Deed with Vendor's Lien dated October 15, 2019, as recorded in Document Number 2019161805, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $29,563, 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 Marcos Acosta and Camille Acosta. The property is located at 906 North Bend Drive Austin, TX 78758. The general route of the project is within Walnut Creek's designated Eubank Tributary, from North Bend Drive to the west turn of Eubank Drive. Funding: $29,563 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; Ria Yamaguchi, Austin Capital Delivery Services, 512-947-9215.

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 st...

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