AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2025-124R, authorizing the use of the power of Eminent Domain to acquire fee simple and public easement interests in real property associated with the installation of the FM 1978 Water Reclamation Facility southeast of the city as depicted in the attached location map; determining the public necessity for these acquisitions; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to take all steps necessary to acquire the needed real property interests in compliance with all applicable laws; authorizing the city attorney, or his designee, to institute condemnation proceedings as necessary to acquire said real property interests to the extent negotiations are unsuccessful; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: July 1, 2025
Department: Engineering & CIP & SMTX Utilities
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Prior Council Action: 2024-78R Cost Sharing Agreement for Wastewater Treatment Plant
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Background Information:
This resolution authorizes staff to utilize eminent domain to acquire land rights for fee simple purchase of property and wastewater easements...
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