AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2026-04R, approving a Compromise and Settlement Agreement with Jaime Lynn Harper providing for the city to purchase a 2.331 acre water, wastewater, and recycled water easement located along San Marcos Highway, also known as State Highway 80, between Old Bastrop Road and Farm to Market 110, in connection with the Highway 80 Utility Project C555, in the amount of $153,000.00, plus associated closing costs; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute said agreement and associated closing documents on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Department: Engineering & CIP
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $153,000.00
Account Number: 52092455-70200
Funds Available: $500,915.90
Account Name: C555-Highway 80 Lift Station and 10-Inch Force Main
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Resolution No. 2024-83R on May 21, 2024, and Resolution No. 2025-22R on February 18, 2025.
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Background Information:
Based on the agreed upon settlement for land rights acquisition, we request authorization for city to pay the landowner $153,000.00 in order to finalize an easement that is required for water, wastewater, and recycled water improvements.
To provide additional wastewater ...
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