Agenda No. 6.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | January 7, 2020 |
| Department: | City Secretary |
| Subject: | Resolution No. 20-R-06 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution declaring a public necessity for the acquisition of certain water pipeline easements and temporary construction easements in connection with the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) Schertz Additional Point of Delivery Project. (C. Kelm/A. Beard) Property descriptions:
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BACKGROUND
The City of Schertz requires an additional connection with SSLGC. The Schertz Additional Point of Delivery Project was initiated to carry water from SSLGC’s existing infrastructure to the Corbett Elevated Storage Tank. SSLGC Staff has worked to establish the final route of the Schertz Additional Point of Delivery Project. The process of obtaining easements along the proposed route is in progress. It is believed that there will be a small number of property owners who may not be agreeable to us obtaining easements across their property. The proposed resolution authorizes staff and the City Attorney to acquire permanent and temporary easements for the construction of an SSLGC waterline including the use of eminent domain proceedings to do so.
SSLGC does not have eminent domain authority therefore the work of acquiring these easements will be done by the City of Schertz. All expenses for this work will be reimbursed through SSLGC’s Impact Fees fund.
SSLGC does not have eminent domain authority therefore the work of acquiring these easements will be done by the City of Schertz. All expenses for this work will be reimbursed through SSLGC’s Impact Fees fund.
GOAL
To grant authority to City staff, agents, attorneys, etc., to acquire the easements for the Schertz Additional Point of Delivery Project.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
The Schertz Additional Point of Delivery Project will provide an additional connection to the City of Schertz to deliver water to the Corbett Elevated Storage Tank.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution to acquire permanent and temporary easements for the construction of an SSLGC waterline including the use of eminent domain proceedings to do so.
FISCAL IMPACT
All costs associated with the acquisition will be paid by SSLGC through SSLGC’s Impact Fees fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval.