Item 47 — Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Sources: Oct. 22 Action Notes
In plain language — from agenda source text
Asks Council to approve a resolution authorizing eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire easements on property at 5673 Oak Boulevard for Watershed Protection's Barton Creek - Oak Acres Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project, for flood mitigation and improved neighborhood roadway access during large storms. The acquisition covers a public utility easement of about 0.0498 acre and a temporary working space easement of about 0.0300 acre, appraised collectively at $7,992, subject to increase based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner's award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. Funding of $7,992 is available in the Austin Watershed Protection Capital Budget.
Current official agenda wording
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed in support of Austin Watershed Protection’s Barton Creek - Oak Acres Creek Flood Risk Reduction Project, for the public use of flood mitigation and to improve roadway access to the neighborhood during large storm events requiring the acquisition of a public utility easement consisting of .0498 of one acre (1,308 square foot) and a temporary working space easement consisting of 0.0300 of one acre (1,308 square foot), both being out of the Thomas Anderson Survey No. 17, Abstract No. 2, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 24-B, resubdivision of a portion of Oak Acres, a subdivision of record in Book 9, Page 91, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 24-B conveyed to Luis Gonzalez and Maria Calleja by Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien dated February 14, 2025, as recorded in Document Number 2025016716, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently collectively appraised at $7,992, 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 Luis Gonzalez and Maria Calleja. The property is located at 5673 Oak Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78735. The general route of the project is from 5677 Oak Boulevard to 5600 Oak Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78735. Funding: $7,992 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection.