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Consider and take action on a resolution determining that land is needed for the construction and improvements associated with Grissom Road Reconstruction Project in the City of League City, Texas, specifically a tract of land containing 1.967 acres believed to be owned by Clear Creek Capital Partners-Cattle Division, Ltd. and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings (Executive Director of Finance & Project Management)
Background:
If approved, this resolution establishes the public necessity to acquire real property interests in certain properties, and authorizes the uses of eminent domain powers, if necessary, for the acquisition of real property interests in the properties.
Grissom Road Reconstruction Project replaces approximately 5,600 feet of an existing two-lane rural open ditch roadway with a four-lane divided urban roadway. It will provide a pedestrian sidewalk, as well as drainage mitigation required for increased runoff. This project will also include approximately 5,000 feet of 12-inch waterline from the North Service Area Booster Station to West NASA Road. The boundary of this project will run from Abigail Lane to the West NASA Road/Grissom Road intersection.
Staff continues discussions with property owners to acquire the property necessary for the reconstruction of Grissom Road. One of the steps to move forward with the acquisition of land, if there is no agreement on price, is to declare eminent domain. Prior to filing an eminent domain case, Council will be apprised of the status of the land negotiations and staff’s recommendation to file the case.
The proposed resolution is being presented to address condemnation law procedural requirements effected by the passage of Senate Bill 18 in 2011.
Attachments:
1. Data Sheet
2. Proposed Resolution
3. GIS Aerial of Proposed Easement
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