Item 75 Passed 8-2unofficial
In plain language — from the agenda backup
The city is looking at giving up about 126,437 square feet (roughly 2.9 acres) of developed right-of-way along a stretch of Hergotz Lane just northwest of Dalton Lane, conveying it to Dogs Head Land JV, Ltd. The deal requires a future wastewater line easement and right-of-way to be dedicated back, and it authorizes the City Manager to sign off on the paperwork. The item has no fiscal impact on the city — the applicant covers all costs, including appraisal fees and public notice expenses, and reimburses the city.
The official agenda language
Approve an ordinance vacating approximately 126,437 square feet (2.9026 acres) of developed right-of-way being part of that certain tract of land out of the Santiago del Valle Grant, Abstract No. 24 originally granted in fee to Travis County and annexed into the city on May 21, 2026 by Ordinance No. 20260521-60, and being a portion of Hergotz Lane located northwest of Dalton Lane; requiring future dedication of a wastewater line easement and right-of-way; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to convey the right-of-way to Dogs Head Land JV, Ltd. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. All costs, including appraisal fees and public notice expenses will be paid by the applicant, Dog’s Head Land JV, Ltd., and reimbursed to the City.
"On a vote of 8 to 2. Item number 75 passes on all three readings." — meeting transcript (unofficial)
What got said
- Residents warned the hergotz Lane right-of-way vacation cuts off a cross-peninsula access route
- Mayor pressed endeavor to minimize downtime; endeavor estimated 3-4 months to reroute
- Siegel and Velasquez voted no