Res 091-2015 9/15/2015
Resolution No. 91-2015
Resolution determining the public necessity for acquisition of
properties for the purpose of completing the Kemp -Monroe
Drainage Improvements Project and authorizing purchase or
condemnation. Possible action will include the use o f the power
of imminent domain to condemn the properties
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls finds it is in the public’s best interest to
provide for better drainage in the area immediately surrounding the 2200 block of
Monroe Street, Avenues I, J, K and L and Kell Blvd. as indicated on the attached
location map; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined that fee simple acquisitions consisting of
6 occupied residential properties must be acquired for this project, and as required
by law, the City must offer the fair market value and relocation expenses to the
owners for the acquisitions; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls finds that the acquisition of the
residential properties for the Kemp -Monroe Drainage Improvement Project, which is
intended to deal with flooding and drainage issues, is a public use and is a public
necessity; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that property interests must be acquired for
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 RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Council determines that the property interests as depicted on the
attached Project Aerial Location Map, and Property Ownership Map, are
necessary for the City’s Kemp-Monroe Drainage Improvements Project and City
Staff are authorized to bargain in good faith for the purchase of the property interests
with just compensation to be offered to the property owners in an amount
determined by an independent certified appraiser to be the fair market value.
Should both parties fail to reach a mutual agreement the City is hereby authorized to
initiate condemnation proceedings thereof:
Calvin and Mary Burch: owner occupied
Lot 11 BLK 102A STEPHENS ADDITION (2213 Monroe St)
Sandy Chillas: owner occupied
Lot 12 BLK 102A STEPHENS ADDITION (2211 Monroe St)
Deborah and Roger Arnold: owner occupied
Lot 13 BLK 102A STEPHENS ADDITION (2209 Monroe St)
Jose Aranda: renter occupied
Lot 14 BLK 102A STEPHENS ADDITION (2207 Monroe St)
Matthew and Bernadette Komatz: owner occupied
Lot 15 BLK 102A STEPHENS ADDITION (2205 Monroe St)
KKMV Properties Inc: renter occupied
Lot 16 BLK 102A STEPHENS ADDITION (2203 Monroe St)
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of September, 2015.
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M A Y O R
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Monroe – Kemp Drainage Improvements Project Location Map
Property Ownership Map
Calvin and Mary Burch
Sandy Chillas
Roger and Deborah Arnold
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Jose Aranda
KKMV Properties INC
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Calvin and Mary Burch rch
Matthew and Bernadette Komatz