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Read. Follow. Verify.Land Acquisition for Five Mile Creek Wastewater Project
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
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.
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 It Affects
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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.
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.
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- 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.
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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.
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