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