Legislation Details

File #: 26-2977   
Type: Eminent Domain Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/14/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/19/2026 Final action:
Title: Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed in support of Austin Energy’s Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various transmission structures along the existing Circuits 823, 834, & 835 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 as part of the Interstate 35 Capital Express program requiring the acquisition of a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of 0.0273 of one acre (1,189 square foot) easement, out of Outlots 20 and 21, Division “C”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 8, Block 2, Resubdivision of Block 5 Plainview Heights, a subdivision of record in Book 4, Page 53, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 8 conveyed to Packed With Ideas, LLC by Warranty Deed dated May 22, 2025, as recorded in Document Number 2025062382...
Indexes: District 9
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 in support of Austin Energy’s Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various transmission structures along the existing Circuits 823, 834, & 835 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 as part of the Interstate 35 Capital Express program requiring the acquisition of a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of 0.0273 of one acre (1,189 square foot) easement, out of Outlots 20 and 21, Division “C”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 8, Block 2, Resubdivision of Block 5 Plainview Heights, a subdivision of record in Book 4, Page 53, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 8 conveyed to Packed With Ideas, LLC by Warranty Deed dated May 22, 2025, as recorded in Document Number 2025062382, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $141,194 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioners’ award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is Packed With Ideas, LLC. The property is located at 1012 East 38 ½ Street, Austin, Texas 78751. The general route of this project is comprised of three circuits that each cross over Interstate 35 from East to West, along three separate lines. Circuit 823 is located at and along East 38 ½ Street and Circuits 834 and 835 are located at and along the North and South sides of Dean Keeton Street. Funding: $141,194 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.

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Austin Financial Services.

For More Information:
Brandon Williamson, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5639; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, ...

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