SUBJECT: Recommendation that an ordinance for the SILBER ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE PROJECT (from IH-10 to Hartland Road) be passed approving and authorizing the acquisition of parcels by dedication, purchase, or condemnation. WBS N-000812-0001-2
RECOMMENDATION: (Summary) An ordinance for the SILBER ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE PROJECT (from IH-10 to Hartland Road) be passed approving and authorizing the acquisition of parcels by dedication, purchase, or condemnation.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION:
The Department of Public Works and Engineering is requesting that an ordinance for the SILBER ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE PROJECT (from IH-10 to Hartland Road) be passed approving and authorizing the acquisition of parcels by dedication, purchase, or condemnation.
This project provides for the right-of-way acquisition, engineering design and reconstruction of a four-lane divided concrete roadway approximately 1400 linear feet of undivided concrete roadway with storm drainage, curbs, sidewalks, driveways, street lighting, traffic control and underground utilities which will improve safety, mobility in the service area, improve traffic and drainage, and is necessary to meet City of Houston standards.
This action authorizes payment for costs of land purchases/condemnations, relocation assistance expenses, appraisal fees, title policies/services, recording fees and other acquisition costs in connection with negotiations to settle purchases; finds a public necessity for the project; and approves and authorizes the condemnation of the land and improvements thereon. If negotiations to acquire the property cannot be concluded as a purchase or for any reason for which acquisition by condemnation is warranted, this action authorizes the City Attorney to file or cause Eminent Domain proceedings to be filed and acquire land, rights-of-way and/or easements for said purposes and authorizes payment for the Award of Special Commissioners and court costs associated with condemnation proceedings. Parcels with a consideration that exceed the spending authority threshold set by State law will be submitted to City Council as they are finalized. This will expedite the process of acquiring land, rights-of-way and/or easements in support of the SILBER ROAD PAVING AND DRAINAGE PROJECT (from IH-10 to Hartland Road).