SUBJECT: AMENDING Ordinance Number 2017-841, passed on October 25, 2017, to include the acquisition of redesigned Parcel KY17-031 for the EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS FOR 108-INCH WATER LINE FROM ALDINE WESTFIELD TO WILLIS STREET PROJECT by dedication, purchase, or condemnation.
RECOMMENDATION: (Summary) It is recommended City Council amend Ordinance Number 2017-841, passed on October 25, 2017, to authorize and approve the acquisition of redesigned Parcel KY17-031 for the EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS FOR 108-INCH WATER LINE FROM ALDINE WESTFIELD TO WILLIS STREET PROJECT by dedication, purchase, or condemnation.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION:
The EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS FOR 108-INCH WATER LINE FROM ALDINE WESTFIELD TO WILLIS STREET PROJECT provides for the design and construction of transmission and distribution lines to convey treated water from surface water facilities. This project is part of the City’s regionalization program and is in compliance with the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District requirement to implement the City’s long-range water supply plan. The subject water line easement parcels are needed for the Northeast Transmission Line segment of the program.
By Ordinances 2018-505, passed June 20, 2018, and 2017-841, passed on October 25, 2017, City Council authorized and approved the acquisition of parcels by dedication, purchase, or condemnation for the EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS FOR 108-INCH WATER LINE FROM ALDINE WESTFIELD TO WILLIS STREET PROJECT. Since those ordinances passed, Parcel KY17-031 has been revised. Therefore, it is recommended that Ordinance Number 2017-841 be amended to reflect the aforementioned redesign of Parcel KY17-031.
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 dedication or 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 condemnation proceedings. Parcels with a consideration that exceeds 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 EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS FOR 108-INCH WATER LINE FROM ALDINE WESTFIELD TO WILLIS STREET PROJECT.
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director
Houston Public Works
WBS No(s). S-000900-0165-2