SUBJECT: AMENDING Ordinance Number 2021-0042, passed January 13, 2021, to include the acquisition of redesigned Parcels AY20-059 and AY20-060, for the ANTOINE DRIVE PAVING AND DRAINAGE PROJECT (FROM HAMMERLY BOULEVARD TO HEMPSTEAD HIGHWAY) by dedication, purchase, or condemnation.
RECOMMENDATION: (Summary) It is recommended City Council amend Ordinance Number 2021-0042, passed January 13, 2021, to authorize and approve the acquisition of redesigned Parcels AY20-059 and AY20-060, for the ANTOINE DRIVE PAVING AND DRAINAGE PROJECT (FROM HAMMERLY BOULEVARD TO HEMPSTEAD HIGHWAY) by dedication, purchase, or condemnation.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: Houston Public Works is requesting that City Council amend Ordinance Number 2021-0042, passed January 13, 2021, to authorize and approve the acquisition of redesigned Parcels AY20-059 and AY20-060 for the ANTOINE DRIVE PAVING AND DRAINAGE PROJECT (FROM HAMMERLY BOULEVARD TO HEMPSTEAD HIGHWAY) by dedication, purchase, or condemnation.
This project provides for the design and construction of the Hammerly Boulevard/Antoine Drive/Hempstead Highway intersection with additional turning lanes, curbs, sidewalks, driveways, street lighting, traffic control and necessary underground utilities. The project will be designed and constructed to improve traffic circulation, drainage, and safety in the service area.
By Ordinance Number 2021-0042, passed January 13, 2021, City Council authorized and approved the acquisition of parcels by dedication, purchase, or condemnation for the ANTOINE DRIVE PAVING AND DRAINAGE PROJECT (FROM HAMMERLY BOULEVARD TO HEMPSTEAD HIGHWAY). Since Ordinance Number 2021-0042 passed, design changes were made to Parcels AY20-059 and AY20-060. Therefore, it is recommended that Council amend Ordinance Number 2021-0042, passed January 13, 2021, to reflect the redesign of Parcels AY20-059 and AY20-060.
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 ANTOINE DRIVE PAVING AND DRAINAGE PROJECT (FROM HAMMERLY BOULEVARD TO HEMPSTEAD HIGHWAY).
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director
Houston Public Works
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