MUNI-DALLAS COUNTYlocal legislationApproved

Land Acquisition for Five Mile Creek Wastewater Project

Original title: Authorize the second step of acquisition for condemnation by eminent domain to acquire a wastewater easement containing approximately 6,186 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Arden Road and South Lancaster Road for the FM01 Five Mile Creek Interceptor Project, from Blayne Rush - Not to exceed $14,662.00 ($13,145.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $1,517.00) - Financing: Wastewater Construction Fund *In alignment with Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Program.

June 24, 2026

eminent domain wastewater infrastructure land acquisition public works

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The Frame

What this does

The city will pay up to $14,662 to acquire land rights from a private owner, Blayne Rush, to facilitate the construction of a wastewater line.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Blayne Rush

The property owner is required to provide a 6,186-square-foot easement on their land for city use.

Dallas Water Utilities Department

The department is responsible for executing the acquisition and managing the construction project.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The city has authorized the use of to acquire a 6,186-square-foot from a private property owner near Arden Road and South Lancaster Road. This action is part of the FM01 Five Mile Creek Project to support city wastewater infrastructure.

Key Facts

The city is authorized to use eminent domain to acquire a wastewater easement.
The easement covers approximately 6,186 square feet of land.
The property is located near the intersection of Arden Road and South Lancaster Road.
The total expenditure is capped at $14,662.00.
The acquisition cost is $13,145.00, with an additional $1,517.00 allocated for closing costs and title expenses.
The project is identified as the FM01 Five Mile Creek Interceptor Project.
Funding is provided by the Wastewater Construction Fund.
The project aligns with the Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Program.
The file number for this action is 26-1640A.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an easement?

An easement is a legal right to use a specific portion of someone else's land for a specific purpose, in this case, for wastewater infrastructure.

What does 'eminent domain' mean in this context?

is the legal power of the government to acquire private property for public use, provided that the owner is compensated.

Why It Matters

The city will pay up to $14,662 to acquire land rights from a private owner, Blayne Rush, to facilitate the construction of a wastewater line.

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Standardized Infrastructure Expansion

The project is explicitly tied to the Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Program, indicating a systematic approach to utility expansion.

Dallas Water Utilities Department

Connected Entities

organizationDallas Water Utilities Department“The department overseeing the project and acquisition.”Map →

personBlayne Rush“The property owner from whom the easement is being acquired.”Map →

otherFM01 Five Mile Creek Interceptor Project“The infrastructure project requiring the land easement.”Map →

otherWastewater Construction Fund“The source of financing for the acquisition.”Map →

Sources

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