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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

01/07/2020

BACKGROUND

The City of Schertz requires an additional connection with SSLGC. The Schertz Additional Point of Delivery Project was initiated to carry water from SSLGC’s existing infrastructure to the Corbett Elevated Storage Tank. SSLGC Staff has worked to establish the final route of the Schertz Additional Point of Delivery Project. The process of obtaining easements along the proposed route is in progress. It is believed that there will be a small number of property owners who may not be agreeable to us obtaining easements across their property. The proposed resolution authorizes staff and the City Attorney to acquire permanent and temporary easements for the construction of an SSLGC waterline including the use of eminent domain proceedings to do so.

SSLGC does not have eminent domain authority therefore the work of acquiring these easements will be done by the City of Schertz. All expenses for this work will be reimbursed through SSLGC’s Impact Fees fund.

GOAL

To grant authority to City staff, agents, attorneys, etc., to acquire the easements for the Schertz Additional Point of Delivery Project.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

The Schertz Additional Point of Delivery Project will provide an additional connection to the City of Schertz to deliver water to the Corbett Elevated Storage Tank.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Staff recommends approval of the Resolution to acquire permanent and temporary easements for the construction of an SSLGC waterline including the use of eminent domain proceedings to do so.

FISCAL IMPACT

All costs associated with the acquisition will be paid by SSLGC through SSLGC’s Impact Fees fund.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends approval.

Attachments
Resolution 20-R-06
Exhibit A