AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2025-22R, accepting the award of special commissioners in the amount of $259,000.00 in Cause No. 24CV-07635, Caldwell County Court at Law, in connection with the city's acquisition of a water line, wastewater line, and recycled water line easement and right-of-way from Jaime Lynn Harper for the installation and perpetual operation of water improvements along San Marcos Highway (also known as State Highway 80), between Old Bastrop Road and Farm to Market 110; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: February 18, 2025
Department: Engineering & CIP
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $259,000.00
Account Number: Project #C555
Funds Available: Yes
Account Name: Hwy 80 Lift St & 10-Inch Force Main
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Resolution 2024-89R authorizing the use of power of eminent domain
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Background Information:
Based on the award of special commissioners in a condemnation proceeding, we request authorization for city to pay the landowner $259,000.00 for easement that is required for water, wastewater, and recycled water improvements.
To provide additional wastewater collection system capacity and alleviate surcharges in the existing wastewater infrastructure, a new lift station and force main are...
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