SUBJECT: AMENDING Ordinance Number 2019-0670, passed September 4, 2019, to include the acquisition of additional Parcel AY20-141, for the GARDEN OAKS AND SHEPHERD PARK (WEST) AND (EAST) DRAINAGE AND PAVING PROJECT by dedication, purchase, or condemnation.
RECOMMENDATION: (Summary) It is recommended City Council amend Ordinance Number 2019-0670, passed September 4, 2019, to authorize and approve the acquisition of additional Parcel AY20-141, for the GARDEN OAKS AND SHEPHERD PARK (WEST) AND (EAST) DRAINAGE AND PAVING PROJECT by dedication, purchase, or condemnation.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: Houston Public Works is requesting that City Council amend Ordinance Number 2019-0670, passed September 4, 2019, to authorize and approve the acquisition of additional Parcel AY20-141, for the GARDEN OAKS AND SHEPHERD PARK (WEST) AND (EAST) DRAINAGE AND PAVING PROJECT by dedication, purchase, or condemnation.
This project provides for the design and construction of storm drainage improvements, necessary concrete paving, curbs, sidewalks, driveways, and underground utilities. The project will be designed and constructed to improve drainage of streets and reduce the risk of structural flooding.
By Ordinance Number 2019-0670, passed September 4, 2019, City Council authorized and approved the acquisition of parcels by dedication, purchase, or condemnation for the GARDEN OAKS AND SHEPHERD PARK (WEST) AND (EAST) DRAINAGE AND PAVING PROJECT. Since Ordinance Number 2019-0670 passed, Parcel AY20-141 was added to the project.
Therefore, it is recommended that Council amend Ordinance Number 2019-0670, passed September 4, 2019, to reflect the addition of Parcel AY20-141.
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 GARDEN OAKS AND SHEPHERD PARK (WEST) AND (EAST) DRAINAGE AND PAVING PROJECT.
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director
Houston Public Works
WBS No. M-410017-00001-2