SUBJECT: AMENDING Ordinance Number 2020-0175, passed March 4, 2020, to include the acquisition of redesigned Parcel AY20-125, for the FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS WELL SITES AND RE-PUMP STATIONS – PACKAGE III PROJECT by dedication, purchase, or condemnation.
RECOMMENDATION: (Summary) It is recommended City Council amend Ordinance Number 2020-0175, passed March 4, 2020, to authorize and approve the acquisition of redesigned Parcel AY20-125, for the FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS WELL SITES AND RE-PUMP STATIONS – PACKAGE III PROJECT by dedication, purchase, or condemnation.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: Houston Public Works is requesting that an ordinance for the FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS WELL SITES AND RE-PUMP STATIONS – PACKAGE III PROJECT be passed approving and authorizing the acquisition of parcels by dedication, purchase, or condemnation.
This project provides for the renewal of pump stations. Improvements include renovations, individual pump installation, replacement of electrical switchgear, generators, valves, meters, motors, pumps, lead abatement, site demolition and roadway. This project is necessary to meet the water system capacity requirements by the TCEQ and annual state inspection.
By Ordinance Number 2020-0175, passed March 4, 2020, City Council authorized and approved the acquisition of parcels by dedication, purchase, or condemnation for the FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS WELL SITES AND RE-PUMP STATIONS – PACKAGE III PROJECT. Since Ordinance Number 2020-0175 passed, design changes were made to Parcel AY20-125.
Therefore, it is recommended that Council amend Ordinance Number 2020-0175, passed March 4, 2020, to reflect the redesign of Parcel AY20-125.
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 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 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 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 FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS WELL SITES AND RE-PUMP STATIONS – PACKAGE III PROJECT.
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director
Houston Public Works
WBS No. S-001000-0053-2