Ord 46-2020 Taft Boulevard Widening Project Acquisiton FM 2380 to FM 369 8/4/2020Ordinance No. 46-2020
Ordinance authorizing acquisition by purchase and/or condemnation
of a Permanent Drainage Easement located at 5401 Taft Boulevard for
the Taft Boulevard Road Widening Project from FM 2380 (Old Lake
Road) to near FM 369 (Southwest Parkway); proposed and approved
by the 2018 Bond Election as described in the commentary and
ordinance language
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls finds it is in the public's best interest to
acquire:
Exhibit A. Drainage Easement 20' x 25' having an area of 540 square feet out of the
remainder of BLK 7, Sayles Irrigation Subdivision of J.A. Scott Survey No. 7, A-295, AKA
5401 Taft Boulevard (Shoop) to widen Taft Boulevard and improve traffic safety; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that property interests as presented must be
acquired to complete this project, and in accordance with state law, the City must offer
the fair market value to the owners for the acquisitions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Council has determined that the property interest described and depicted
in the attached Exhibit A (including the field notes and legal description) is necessary
for the 2020 Taft Boulevard Widening Project, and the City Manager is hereby authorized
to direct the Property Administrator to bargain in good faith for the purchase of the
property interest, with just compensation to be offered to the property owner for an amount
that has been determined to be the fair market value.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 4th day of August, 2020.
ATTEST:
City Clerk