CC MEETING: May 3, 2016
DATE: April 26, 2016
TO: Leonard Martin, City Manager
FROM: Cesar J. Molina, Jr., P.E., Director of Engineering
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Consider A Resolution Declaring A Public Necessity And Authorizing Acquisition Of One Portion Of A Vacant Parcel Of Land Known As 2406 Tarpley Road For Public Use At The Golden Bear Water Pump Station.
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BACKGROUND:
This is a strategic acquisition related to the City's ongoing construction of the required holding tank adjacent to and just north of the Golden Bear Pump Station serving the eastern part of the City. This purchase consists of the acquisition of a 3,653 square feet parcel located at 2406 Tarpley Road, which is currently vacant land.
The City is being required by TCEQ to construct a new water holding tank at the Golden Bear Pump Station, which will increase system pressure in the eastern part of the City. The City and land owner have agreed upon a purchase price. Therefore, no eminent domain proceedings will be necessary.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funding is available in the CIP Utility Consolidated Budget.
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
The pump station expansion is an ongoing sustainability project for the City. It will assure compliance with TCEQ directives.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends City Council approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to acquire a tract of land at 2406 Tarpley Road for expansion of the Golden Bear Pump Station.