HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0037) M&C 21-0792City of Fort Worth,
Mayor and
Texas
Council Communication
DATE: 10/12/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0792
LOG NAME: 21 BNSF ALLIANCE WESTPORT ESMT
SUBJECT
(CD 7) Authorize the Conveyance of an Easement and Right -of -Way to BNSF Railway Company, Being Approximately 0.0312 Acres of Land
Located in the Caleb O'Briant Survey, Abstract Number 1195, City of Haslet, Tarrant County, Texas, for Drainage and Track Improvements and
Find That the Conveyance Serves a Public Purpose
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. authorize the conveyance of an easement and right-of-way to BNSF Railway Company, being approximately 0.0312 acres of land located in
the Caleb O'Briant Survey, Abstract Number 1195, City of Haslet, Tarrant County, Texas, for drainage and track improvements; and
2. find that the conveyance of the easement and right-of-way to BNSF Railway Company serves a public purpose by enhancing drainage and
track safety in the area and that adequate controls are in place to ensure that the public purpose is carried out.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication is to authorize the conveyance of an easement and right-of-way by the City of Fort Worth
to BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) which is necessary to provide drainage and track improvements on adjacent properties. The Property
Management Department has determined that the easement and right-of-way, being approximately 0.0312 acres or 1360 square feet, will not be
necessary for future City needs or projects.
GRANTOR
ADDRESS/LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ACREAGE
Caleb O'Briant Survey, Abstract Number 1195,
City of Fort
City of Haslet, Tarrant County, Texas, Being a
0.0312
Worth
Portion of Tract 1A, as described in document
Acres
D209047585
This property is located in the City of Haslet, Texas near COUNCIL DISTRICT 7.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that approval of this recommendation will have no material effect on City funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office b� Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Steve Cooke 5134
Additional Information Contact:
Expedited
Ricky Salazar 8379