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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0037) M&C 21-0792 (3)City 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