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Read. Follow. Verify.City Council Approval for Eminent Domain at 3816 South Lamar Boulevard
Record date · May 28, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The Austin City Council is considering a resolution to use to acquire property rights from LP Barton Creek, LLC. This action is necessary to secure s for the Barton Creek Lift Station Improvements Project, which aims to improve system reliability and reduce overflow risks.
The city is authorizing the legal process to acquire eight specific land s from a private owner for $472,983 to facilitate essential water infrastructure upgrades.
Who It Affects
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LP Barton Creek, LLC
The company is the owner of the property subject to the eminent domain acquisition of eight easements.
Austin Water customers
Customers may experience changes in system reliability and overflow risk management following the completion of the lift station project.
Key Facts
- The city is initiating eminent domain proceedings to acquire eight easements on property located at 3816 South Lamar Boulevard.
- The acquisition includes three permanent easements and five temporary workspace easements.
- The total land area involved includes 0.4049 acres for access, 7,656 square feet for gas/water lines, 1,884 square feet for wastewater, and five temporary workspace areas totaling 6,218 square feet.
- The current appraised value for the property interest is $472,983, funded by the Austin Water Capital Budget.
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- The final payment amount may increase based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or court judgment.
- The project is intended to improve system reliability and reduce overflow risk in the Barton Creek watershed.
- The city states that the project work must occur on this specific parcel and no alternative route is available.
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Infrastructure Necessity
The city explicitly notes that there is no alternative route for the project, justifying the use of eminent domain on this specific parcel.
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