Legislation Details

File #: 26-2985   
Type: Eminent Domain Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/15/2026 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 0.0178 of one acre (774 square foot) out of Outlot 28, Division “C”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas being a portion of Lot 4, Block B, Dancy Addition, a subdivision of record in Book 2, Page 149, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, being described as 3,615 square feet conveyed to Kimberly Hsu and Sidhanta Gurung by Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien dated July 1, 2019, as recorded in Document Number 201...
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 0.0178 of one acre (774 square foot) out of Outlot 28, Division “C”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas being a portion of Lot 4, Block B, Dancy Addition, a subdivision of record in Book 2, Page 149, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, being described as 3,615 square feet conveyed to Kimberly Hsu and Sidhanta Gurung by Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien dated July 1, 2019, as recorded in Document Number 2019099488, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $62,501 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioners’ award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owners of the needed property are Kimberly Hsu and Sidhanta Gurung. The property is located at 1201 East 28th Street, Austin, TX 78722. The general route of the Circuit 835 portion of this project is located along Dean Keeton Street and runs east across Interstate 35 to Dancy Street. Circuit 823 is located along East 38 ½ Street, and Circuit 834 is located along the north and south sides of Dean Keeton Street. Funding: $62,501 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.

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Lead Department
Austin Financial Services.

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

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

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