AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2014-134R approving the purchase of three easements for the purpose of relocating water and wastewater facilities in connection with the State Highway 123 and Wonder World Drive Overpass Project for a cumulative price of $419,199.00, plus related closing expenses, subject to reimbursement by the Texas Department of Transportation; authorizing the City Manager to negotiate agreements and to execute said agreements and all related closing documents necessary for the purchase of said easements on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: October 6, 2014
Department: CIP
Funds Required: N/A
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CITY COUNCIL GOAL: Big picture infrastructure
BACKGROUND:
The City of San Marcos has existing water and wastewater lines within 25 foot wide Water and Wastewater Utility Easements located adjacent to SH 123 right-of-way. TXDOT is in the process of improving the intersection of SH 123 and Wonder World Drive by constructing a grade separation whereby SH 123 will go over Wonder World Drive.
This project (TXDOT ROW CSJ 0366-01-069) requires TXDOT to acquire additional right-of-way along the west side of SH 123 and to relocate the City's water and wastewater lines. The cost of the easements is $419,199.00, plus related closing expenses that include the cost of title insurance.
The City has already made offers based upon appraisals of each easement. The owner of one parcel has agreed to the city's price and has signed an easement that is subject to council approval. The owners of the other parcels have countered and the city's right-of-way consultant recommends accepting the counter offers. If approved, the city manager would be authorized to finalize easement agreements with these two owners.
The City will be reimbursed for the cost of easement acquisition and utility relocation pursuant to a separat...
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