Title
Approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OR THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS TO INSTITUTE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A 3.084 ACRE TRACT; LOT 1 OF THE WILKE SUBDIVISION, PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS, TRAVIS; DOCUMENT NO. 200500119 OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; REAL PROPERTY OWNED AND CLAIMED BY NELSON H. PUETT; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
Summary
This property is required for the Heatherwilde Elevated Storage Tank project which is a necessary part of City infrastructure related to water service for the western portion of the City. City staff and its consultants have identified this property as the best situated for overall design and function of the future elevated storage tank. The City has initiated a formal appraisal of the affected property and made Mr. Puett a formal offer based off the appraisal amount. The property owner proposed a counter offer to the City which was rejected. The City and its agents continued discussions with Mr. Puett but a resolution on the property could not be resolved. The City Council is expected to retire to executive session on the item for consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code and deliberation regarding real property pursuant to Chapter 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. Action, if any, will be taken in open session.
This ordinance has been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
This ordinance was approved on first reading on February 9, 2016.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action on second reading is requested on February 23, 2016.
Fiscal Impact
To be determined.
Staff Recommendation
Discuss and take action as appropriate.
Drafter
George Hyde
City Attorney