Item 93 Passedunofficial
In plain language — from the agenda backup
The city is moving to use eminent domain to acquire a small drainage easement — about 0.0798 acres (3,478 square feet) — from a private property at 906 North Bend Drive for the Walnut Creek – Eubank Tributary Stream Stabilization project. The easement supports work along Walnut Creek's Eubank Tributary from North Bend Drive to the west of Eubank Drive, aimed at stabilizing the stream. The property is currently appraised at $29,563, with that amount available in Austin Watershed Protection's Capital Budget, though the value could rise based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner's award, settlement, or judgment.
The official agenda language
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment, on behalf of Austin Watershed Protection, to acquire a drainage easement needed for the Walnut Creek - Eubank Tributary Stream Stabilization project. The acquisition consists of an approximately 0.0798 acres (3,478 square feet) of drainage easement out of the T.J. Chambers Survey, Abstract No. 7, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 10, Block A, North Park Estates, a subdivision of record in Book 28, Page 16, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas currently appraised at $29,563, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owners of the needed property are Marcos Acosta and Camille Acosta. The property is located at 906 North Bend Drive, Austin, Texas 78758. The general route of the project is within Walnut Creek’s designated Eubank Tributary from North Bend Drive to the west of Eubank Drive. Funding: $29,563 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection.
"Without objection, items 92, 93 and 94 are adopted" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
What got said
- Craig Nasr described flooding and erosion that damaged homes on Eubanks Drive from upstream development