City Council Meeting Date: August 11, 2026
Date: August 3, 2026
To: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
From: Jonathan Wheat, P.E., Director of Engineering
Shannon Hicks, P.E., Assistant City Manager
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Consider A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate And Execute All Necessary Documents On Behalf Of The City As May Be Necessary For The City To Acquire An Interest In Certain Real Property For The Public Use For Improvements To Carrollton Heights; Authorizing The City Manager To Take All Steps Necessary To Effectuate The Intent Of This Resolution; And Establishing An Effective Date.
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Summary:
The purpose of this item is to approve the acquisition of any necessary right-of-way (ROW) to construct the Carrollton Heights NOTICE project.
Background:
This resolution will provide authorization to purchase any necessary right-of-way and easement to construct the planned improvements to Carrollton Heights. To facilitate the construction of the project, it may be necessary for the City to acquire several parcels of right-of-way. The specific parcels will be determined during design of the project. Examples of items that may require additional right-of-way or easements include utility relocation and reconstruction, sidewalk improvements, and increased turning radius at driveways and cross-streets.
The reconstruction of Carrollton Heights was included as a potential project for the 2018 Bond Election. The project was also included as part of the City’s NOTICE program.
Financial Implications:
While final costs will be determined during any necessary property acquisitions, the initial budget will be set at $150,000.00. Funding for the City to acquire any necessary properties is available in the Streets Account (854460).
Impact on Community Sustainability:
This project will support the City Council’s strategic objectives and vision of building a community that families and businesses want to call home by:
- Strengthening infrastructure reliability through the acquisition of right of way needed to reconstruct the Carrollton Heights neighborhood, ensuring long term safety and mobility for residents. (Optimize, Accessible)
- Supporting fiscal stewardship by securing property rights needed to deliver a voter-approved bond project and reducing ongoing maintenance costs associated with substandard pavement. (Economical, Revitalized)
- Enhancing the corridor and overall quality of life by enabling roadway reconstruction that will improve the visual character of the corridor. (Hospitality, Revitalized)
- Improving operational efficiency by reducing the need for unscheduled or emergency street repairs once the roadway has been reconstructed to current standards. (Optimize, Economical)
Staff Recommendation/Action Desired:
Staff recommends Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City as may be necessary for the City to acquire an interest in certain real property for the public use for improvements to Carrollton Heights; authorizing the City Manager to take all steps necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution.