The Westridge Regional Lift Station Construction Project is part of the City’s ongoing program to improve its wastewater infrastructure through rehabilitation, replacement, consolidation, or diversion of wastewater lift stations throughout the City. The project provides for the design and construction of the required improvements as well as structural, mechanical, and electrical components at lift stations.
This eminent domain proceeding involves the acquisition of an easement interest to one parcel of land containing a total of 7,350 square feet. The property is located at 9300 Main Street in the City of Houston. The property is owned by Akshaj Hotels, Inc. Prior to sending the matter to the Legal Department, the City attempted to negotiate a purchase of the property, but those efforts were unsuccessful. The matter was then referred to the Legal Department to initiate eminent domain proceedings to acquire the needed property. The Legal Department filed the eminent domain petition and a Special Commissioners’ hearing was held.
City’s Appraisal/Valuation: ....................................... $268,125.00
Award of the Special Commissioners’ Hearing. ........ $268,125.00
Court & Misc. Costs: Special Commissioners’ fees; $1,350; Court Filings; $250.00; Service Costs; $305.00. Estimated Total Court & Misc. Costs: $1,905.00.
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Arturo G. Michel, City Attorney
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E.
Director, Houston Public Works