Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Matthew Eckmann, Facilities and Real Estate Manager
Contact Info
(830) 221-4089 - meckmann@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of an expenditure of up to $95,000 and authorization for the City Manager to execute all necessary agreements for the acquisition of a 2.836-acre easement and 2.034 acre temporary construction easement located in the J.S. Johnson Survey No. 47, Abstract No. 190 and Sarah Dewitt Survey No. 48, Abstract No. 103, Guadalupe County, Texas on behalf of the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The City of New Braunfels and GBRA have entered into a wastewater service agreement dated March 18, 2020 to provide sewer services to the approximately 150-acre Zipp Family Sport’s Park site. The agreement provides that the City shall purchase any offsite easements necessary to accomplish the construction of the sewer connection which shall be conveyed to GBRA.
City Staff has negotiated a settlement of $88,622 for the acquisition of the necessary easements from the Property Owners of the above described property. In addition to the settlement amount, the City shall also be responsible for any necessary title closing fees.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding to support this expenditure will be supported by the 2013 bond program.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.