The University Boulevard Paving and Drainage Project (from Kirby Drive to Morningside Drive) intends to improve drainage, safety, and traffic circulation in the service area by providing for the design and construction of a non-divided concrete roadway with curbs, sidewalks, street lighting, traffic control, in-line detention, and necessary underground utilities.
This eminent domain proceeding involves the acquisition of two street right-of-way easements containing a total of 486 square feet of land. The property where the easements are located is at 6211 Kirby Drive in the City of Houston. The property is owned by University Northwest, LLC. Prior to sending the matter to the Legal Department, the City attempted to negotiate a purchase of the easements, but those efforts were unsuccessful. The matter was then referred to the Legal Department to initiate eminent domain proceedings to acquire the needed properties. The Legal Department filed the eminent domain petition and a Special Commissioners’ hearing was held.
City’s Appraisal for the Special Commissioners: .........................................$133,847.00
Award of the Special Commissioners’ Hearing. ............................................$133,847.00
Court & Misc. Costs: Special Commissioners’ fees; $2,250.00 ($750.00 x 3); Process Service; $255.00; Court Filings; $250.00; Estimated Total Court & Misc. Costs: $2,755.00.
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Arturo G. Michel, City Attorney
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E.
Director, Houston Public Works