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Consider and take action on a resolution determining that land is needed for the construction and improvements associated with the Walker Street Corridor Project (ST1803) in the City of League City, Texas, specifically a tract of land containing 312.40 sq. ft. of land believed to be owned by TPI LCTC Retail, LLC and a tract of land containing 200 sq. ft. of land believed to be owned by Patelis Chris TR & Irma and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings (Executive Director of Capital Projects)
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.
The project consists of signalizing the Walker Street corridor between League City Parkway (SH96) and FM 646. It will improve the FM646 at Walker intersection and also install deceleration lanes at each of the signalized intersections where they don’t already exist. The goal of this project is to improve the efficiency of this section of Walker Street.
Staff continues discussions with property owners to acquire the property necessary for the Walker St. Corridor Project. 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. Exhibit A: Metes & Bounds and Survey
4. Aerial Map
Funding:
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