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Approval for Land Acquisition via Eminent Domain for Five Mile Creek Project

Original title: Authorize the second step of acquisition for condemnation by eminent domain to acquire a wastewater easement containing approximately 20,987 square feet of land, located near the intersection of River Oaks Drive and South Central Expressway for the FM01 Five Mile Creek Interceptor Project, from AMZA Julius Schepps, LLC - Not to exceed $37,058.00 ($34,104.00, plus closing costs and title expenses not to exceed $2,954.00) - 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

This action secures the legal right for the city to use private land for the FM01 Five Mile Creek wastewater project, involving a total expenditure of $37,058 in public funds.

Who is mentioned in the record

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AMZA Julius Schepps, LLC

The entity is losing a 20,987-square-foot easement on their property through the eminent domain process.

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 second step of the process to acquire a 20,987-square-foot near River Oaks Drive and South Central Expressway. The acquisition from AMZA Julius Schepps, LLC will cost up to $37,058, funded by the Wastewater Construction Fund.

Key Facts

The city is initiating the second step of condemnation by eminent domain to acquire a wastewater easement.
The easement covers approximately 20,987 square feet of land.
The land is located near the intersection of River Oaks Drive and South Central Expressway.
The total authorized expenditure is not to exceed $37,058.00.
The total cost includes $34,104.00 for the land and up to $2,954.00 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is eminent domain?

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

Why does the city need this specific land?

The land is required for the FM01 Five Mile Creek Project, which is part of the city's Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Program.

What happens to the money paid for the land?

The funds are paid to the property owner, AMZA Julius Schepps, LLC, as compensation for the easement and associated transaction costs.

Why It Matters

This action secures the legal right for the city to use private land for the FM01 Five Mile Creek wastewater project, involving a total expenditure of $37,058 in public funds.

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Capital Improvement Alignment

The project is explicitly tied to the Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Program, indicating it is part of a pre-planned infrastructure strategy.

Dallas Water Utilities Department

Connected Entities

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

organizationAMZA Julius Schepps, LLC“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 →

Sources

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