Res 092-2015 9/15/2015
Resolution No. 92-2015
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a Defense
Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant and determining the
public necessity for acquisition of properties for the SAFB
Transportation & Perimeter Security Project and authorizing the
purchase or condemnation. Possible action will include the
consideration of the use of eminent domain to condemn the
properties
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls finds it is in the public’s best interest to
provide for better security for the main entrance at Sheppard Air Force Base as
identified on the attached location map;
WHEREAS, the City also finds that it is in the public’s best interest to expand
and improve its bus transportation services to SAFB personnel as well as to provide
additional visitor parking to the base as such will promote commercial activity and
quality of life by facilitating base personnel and their family’s access to Wichita Falls ;
WHEREAS, it has been determined that fee simple acquisitions consisting of
partially occupied commercial properties must be acquired to accomplish this
project;
WHEREAS, applying for DEAA grant funds and coordinating the process
among Sheppard AFB and Sheppard Military Affairs Committee (SMAC) will enable
and assist in facilitating the purchases, and
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls finds that the acquisition of the
commercial properties is necessary to expand its bus transportation services to the
Base, provide visitor parking to the base, and eliminate anti-terrorism and force
protection vulnerability which is vital to the integrity of base operations; 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 Cit y 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 Manager is hereby authorized to execute all necessary documents
for the City in order to apply for DEAA grant funds up to $5 million related to the
Project. The City Council determines that acquisition of the property interests as
depicted on the attached Project Aerial Location Map, and Property Ownership
Map, are necessary for transit purposed as well as for the safety and security to
Sheppard Air Force Base and the general public as a whole 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:
RICHARD BURNS
Lot 1, Blk 1, EBNER SUBDIVISION, ABST. 344 (4021 Burkburnett Rd.)
4027 Burkburnett Trust, % SHAFI AHMAD
0.52 ACS, ABST. 344, THOMAS CURRY SURVEY, ABST. 344 (4027 Burkburnett Rd.)
WASL INC
1.254 ACS, ABST. 344, THOMAS CURRY SURVEY, ABST. 344 (4027 Burkb urnett Rd.)
CASSEL WILLIAM & HUDSON
.24 ACS of Lot 1, Blk 1, Thaten & Barnes, Abstract 344, T.C.
PETERS FAMILY LIMITD PARTNERSHIP
2.3 ACSABST. 344, T.C. (4101 AND 4045 Burkburnett Rd.)
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
Project Location Map
SAFB Main Gate
Trust
Calvin and Mary Burch
Bu
Calvin and Mary Burch r
ch
Property Ownership Map
Richard Burns
WASL INC
(4027 Rear)
Peters Family
Trust
Calvin and Mary Burch Bu
Calvin and Mary Burch rch
William Cassel & Hudson
4027 Burkburnett Trust
WASL INC
(4027 Rear)
Peters Family Trust