1996-070RESOLUTION NO. 96-70
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BRING A CONDEMNATION
ACTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING FEE SIMPLE
OWNERSHIP OF LAND FOR USE BY THE CITY AS A PARK, LIBRARY
OR FOR OTHER PUBLIC PURPOSES PERMITTED BY LAW.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake currently owns property which is being utilized for
park purposes, said premises being known as Bicentennial Park; and
WHEREAS, the city council has determined that certain tracts of land adjacent to and
immediately south of Bicentennial Park would be in the public interest to acquire for the future
expansion of Bicentennial Park or, in the alternative, for utilization for other public purposes; and
WHEREAS, the city and the owner of said property have been unable to reach an
agreement on the acquisition of this property; and
WHEREAS, the city council now deems it necessary to authorize the city attorney to
initiate condemnation proceedings in order to acquire property necessary for public use;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
The city attorney is hereby authorized to bring a condemnation lawsuit for the purpose of
acquiring approximately 9.941 acres of land, being part of Tract 1B of the Littleberry G. Hall
Survey, Abstract No. 686, for the purpose of providing a site for future expansion of Bicentennial
Park or for other public purposes permitted by law.
SECTION 2.
The city council finds that such acquisition in this condemnation action is necessary in
order to serve the public health, safety and welfare.
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PASSED, APPROVED and EFFECTIVE this day of , 1996.
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City of South lake, Texas
MEMORANDUM
November 26, 1996
TO: Curtis E. Hawk, City Manager
FROM: Kevin Hugman, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 96-70, Authorizing the City Attorney to proceed with
condemnation of the Brunson property described as being part of Tract 1B of
the Littleberry G. Hall Survey, Abstract No. 686.
The attached resolution will authorize the City Attorney to proceed with condemnation action in
regards to obtaining property immediately south of and adjacent to Bicentennial Park (see map
attached). This property was shown as "future acquisition" on the Bicentennial Park Master Plan,
recently approved by City Council. Per this Master Plan, the property will primarily be used for
ballfields, parking and driveways and is needed to complete Phase II of the Bicentennial Park
expansion plans.
Over the past several years, previous Mayor Gary Fickes has negotiated with the property owner
a number of times on behalf of the City, for acquisition of this land. Current Mayor Rick Stacy
has also negotiated with the owner. City Council at its last meeting, directed staff to bring
forward the necessary resolution to initiate a condemnation lawsuit. A copy has been sent to the
City Attorney for their review.
Please place this resolution on the December 3, 1996 regular City Council meeting agenda for
their consideration.
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