Title
Discuss and consider action to approve a resolution 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 right of way in Pflugerville, Travis County, Texas and directing the City Attorney to initiate condemnation proceedings associated with the Colorado Sand Drive Project.
Summary
This resolution has been included on the agenda to allow for discussion and potential action regarding right of way (Parcel 2) eminent domain proceedings needed for the Colorado Sand Drive Roadway Project. As part of the project, it is necessary for the City to acquire this right of way. The City has determined a public need to acquire the right of way for construction of the roadway. Staff, City legal counsel and the City’s land acquisition consultant, Seven Arrows Land Staff LLC., conducted discussions with the property owner regarding the easement terms. The property owner is seeking additional easement language and cost that is not feasible for the City.
This resolution authorizes the City Manager and the City Attorney, on behalf of the City, to initiate condemnation proceedings and such other actions as are necessary to acquire the property by the exercise of the power of eminent domain proceedings if the final formal offer is not accepted. Staff anticipates for acquisition to be complete in June 2024.
Prior City Council Action
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is one of the seven (7) firms selected to assist the City with the 2019-2021 Transportation Improvements Projects at the April 9, 2019, City Council Meeting.
City Council approved a professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn in the amount of $517,268.78 associated with the Colorado Sand Drive project at the October 8, 2019, meeting.
City Council approved a professional services supplemental agreement with Kimley-Horn in the amount of $95,840.00 associated wi...
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