Item 4K
Permanent Drainage Easement Abandonment
Item 4K
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Ordinance No. 1131, 1st Reading, Adopt ordinance to abandon a permanent drainage easement as recorded in instrument D213130362 of the Deed Records of Tarrant County, Texas, situated
in the O.W. Knight Survey, Abstract No. 899, in the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and being more particularly described as the Zelda Office Development. (If approved, the
public hearing will be held November 17, 2015.)
Requested Action
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Location Map
Approximate
Easement
Location
801 E Southlake Boulevard east of the pecan creek office development.
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Recorded Easement
Easement
to be Abandoned
The drainage easement to be abandoned is 0.25 acres and was to be used as a detention pond. The applicant has provided a signed and sealed letter from a registered professional engineering
in the State of Texas which provides the justification for this site to forgo the detention requirement. The applicant is currently constructing a second phase to the Zelda Office development
and the second building is located in the vicinity of the drainage easement. The impact of this development to the overall watershed is minimal.
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Financial Considerations
Filing Fees for Quitclaim Deed
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City of Southlake Strategy Map
Critical Business Outcomes
CBO1 - Continue to implement Southlake 2030 Plan by focusing on short-term initiatives.
CBO2 - Become an employer of choice by developing a plan to recruit,
develop and retain employees committed to excellence.
CBO3 - Develop long-term strategies to address future financial uncertainties and challenges.
CBO4 - Improve mobility by proactively
completing traffic analysis of key areas.
CBO5 -Optimize resources through collaboration and partnerships to reduce costs and add service value.
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We do this by being an exemplary model of balancing
efficiency, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability.
Deliver on Our Focus Areas
Performance
Management &
Service Delivery
C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security
C2 Provide travel convenience within City & region
C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests
C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment
C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement
Serve our Customers
Manage the Business
B1 Achieve best-in-class status in all City disciplines
B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions
B3 Enhance resident quality of life & business vitality through tourism
B4 Provide high quality services through sustainable business practices
B5 Enhance service delivery through continual process improvement
B6 Optimize use of technology
Provide Financial Stewardship
Promote Learning and Growth
F1 Adhere to financial management principles & budget
F2 Invest to provide & maintain high quality public assets
F3 Achieve fiscal wellness standards
F4 Establish & maintain effective internal controls
L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy & how they contribute to it
L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results
L3 Attract, develop & retain a skilled workforce
L4 Recognize & reward high performers
L5 Empower informed decision-making at all levels in the organization
C6 Enhance the sense of
community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities
L6 Foster positive employee engagement
The abandonment of this drainage easement links to the city’s strategy map relative to focus areas of Quality Development.
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Questions
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817-748-8097