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WATER LINE ABANDONMENT AGREEMENT
65329
This WATER LINE ABANDONMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and
entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH, a Texas home rule municipal
corporation ("City"), acting by and through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and Fort
Worth North City LLC, a limited liability company ("Developer"), acting by and through its
duly authorized representative.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Developer is the owner of certain real property situated in the City of Fort
Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, located at 8725 North Freeway, Fort Worth, TX ("Property")
more particularly described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein for all
purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City owns and maintains public water facilities known as X-25895
(the "Water Lines"); The Water Lines are located within and adjacent to the Property as shown
in Exhibit `B" which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes; and
WHEREAS, Developer has entered into CFA26-0040 and IPRC25-0118 which details the
work to be performed by Developer to abandon, drain, cut, cap, remove and plug at the main line
which will be undertaken to isolate the Water Lines from the City's water system; and
WHEREAS, to facilitate Developer's use of the Property, Developer has requested that
City abandon the Water Lines; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the CFA26-0040, Developer will construct a new water line, fire
line and fire hydrant in an alternative location to replace the abandoned Water Lines and serve the
existing customers; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed Developer's request and has determined that the Water
Lines serve customers within or beyond the boundaries of the Property, and the abandonment of
the Water Lines contemplated by this Agreement can NOT take place until the new water lines
Developer will construct pursuant to the CFA26-0040 have been constructed, inspected and
accepted by the City are placed in service and adequately serve the new fire hydrant and any
remaining customers who are served by the Water Lines; and
WHEREAS, once completed, the Water Lines will be deemed abandoned and the
Developer shall have exclusive control over the Water Lines. Developer shall abandon, drain, cut,
cap, remove and plug at the main line per CFA26-0040 and IPRC25-0118 plans to prevent
infiltration into the City's adjacent active water system; and
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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WHEREAS, the depreciated value of the Water Lines is the amount of $ 4,426.58
("Depreciated Value") as set forth in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein for all
purposes, collection of which is offset to the amount of $ 0.00 owed to the City, by the Developer's
construction of the alternative water lines contemplated by CFA26-0040 and IPRC25-0118 plans;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements hereinabove
described and hereinafter professed, City and Developer agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1.
City shall and by these presents, does hereby abandon the Lines from the points designated
for each on Exhibit "B" but only to the limits shown thereon in accordance with this Agreement
and only after Developer constructs the replacement water line and fire hydrant as contemplated
herein.
2.
Abandonment of the Water lines and work by Developer to abandon the Water Lines shall
not occur until the new water lines and fire hydrant that are the subject of the CFA26-0040 have
been constructed by Developer, have passed all testing and inspection, and have been accepted by
the City as indicated by the execution by the City of the notice of project completion, commonly
referred to as the "greensheet."
3.
Developer hereby accepts the Water Lines "as-is/where-is" and warrants that Developer
has performed its due diligence to understand the condition of the Water Lines without relying on
any representation by the City. Developer shall not expand or otherwise cause any infringement
on the City's remaining public infrastructure.
4.
Developer agrees that once the Lines are abandoned, the Developer shall have exclusive
control over the Water Lines and shall abandon, drain, cut, cap, remove and plug at the main line
per the IPRC25-0118 construction plans to prevent infiltration into the City's adjacent active water
system.
5.
Except as otherwise herein provided, all construction, abandonment and removal of the
Water Lines shall be performed in strict compliance with this Agreement and the City's Charter,
policies, ordinances, and Code.
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6.
Developer agrees to comply fully with all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes,
ordinances, codes or regulations in connection with the construction and shall abandon, drain, cut,
cap, remove and plug at the main line the Water Line to prevent infiltration into the City's adjacent
active water system.
7.
Developer agrees and acknowledges that this Agreement is solely for the purpose of
granting to Developer ownership and full responsibility for the decommissioning of the Water
Lines and is not a conveyance of any right, title, or interest in or to the City's public infrastructure
not herein identified as part of the Water Lines nor is it meant to convey any right to use or occupy
property in which a third party may have an interest.
8.
In the event Developer conveys the Property, Developer shall provide a copy of this
Agreement, which shall run with the land, to the new owner of the Property along with a report on
the status of Developer's actions with respect to the Water Lines. The Developer shall promptly
notify City of any transfer in ownership of the Property.
9.
Any cause of action for breach of this Agreement shall be brought in Tarrant County,
Texas. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
10.
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors and assigns.
11.
Contemporaneous with Developer execution and delivery of this Agreement to the City,
pursuant to the CFA26-0040, Developer will construct a new water line in an alternative location
to replace the Water Line that is being abandoned and reconnect any remaining customers.
[Signatures Follow:]
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THIS AGREEMENT shall be effective on the date signed by the City's Designated
Assistant City Manager.
City of Fort Worth
By:
Jesica McEachern
Assistant City Manager
Date: 05/31 /2026
Recommended
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By: Christopher Harder (May 26, 2026 13:59:49 CDT)
Chris Harder, P.E.
Water Department Director
Approved
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By:-DQualas Black (May 26 2026 132916 CDII
Douglas W Black
Sr. Assistant City Attorney
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By:
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
Contract Compliance Manager:
Developer: Fort Worth . rth City LLC
By:
Name: Paul Gonfalez
Title: Manager
Date:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person Responsible for the monitoring and
Administration Of this contract, including ensuring all performance and reporting requirements.
By: S
Suby Varughese, P.E.
Engineering Manager
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Water Line Abandonment Agreement
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
Page 4 of 8
Rev. 9/2024
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on May 31 , 2026, by Jesica McEachern,
the Assistant City Manager of the City of Fort Worth, a Texas home rule municipal corporation,
on behalf of said home rule municipal corporation.
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JENNIFER LOUISE EZERNACKELECTRONIC NOTARY PUBLIC STATE O>= TEXAS
COMMISSION t 1305616.30
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
MARCH 4, 2028
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
Jennifer Louise Digitally signed by Jennifer
Louise Ezernack
Eze r n a c k Date: 2026.06.05 09:34:51-05'00'
Notary Public in and for the State of TEXAS
My commission expires: March 4, 2028
This instrument was acknowledged before me on M T'4 , 2026, by Paul Gonzalez,
a Manager of Fort Worth North City LLC, a limited li ility company (entity type), and in the
capacity therein stated.
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Shane Liam Holey M commission expires:
My Commission 11 10/2028 xpin• Y p res:
Notary ID 133442041
After Recording Return to:
City of Fort Worth — Development Services Water Section
ATTN: David Pelletier
100 Fort Worth Trail
Fort Worth TX, 76102
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EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
Lots 12R-1 and 12R-2, Block 1, in North City Addition, an addition to the City of Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas, according to the Final Plat FS-25-010, recorded in Document Number
D226075571, Plat Records of Tarrant County, Texas.
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EXHIBIT "C"
Depreciated Value of Water Lines
6" PVC Water Lines:
12 LF - 6" PVC Water Fire Line
Plans File Number: X-25895
GIS ID # 1215163
Install Date: 11/19/2020
Net Book Value as of 9/05/2025: $ 552.41
Water Hydrant:
1 EA — Fire Hydrant
Plans File Number: X-25895
GIS ID # 1211352
Install Date: 11/19/2020
Net Book Value as of 9/05/2025: $ 3,874.17
Total Net Book Value as of 9/05/2025: $ 4,426.58 (see note below)
Note: The depreciated value of the Water Line is the amount of $ 4,426.58 ("Depreciated Value") as set
forth in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes, collection of which is offset
to the amount of $ 0.00 owed to the City, by the Developer's construction of the alternative water lines
contemplated by CFA26-0040 and IPRC25-0118 plans.
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FORT WORTH.
City Secretary's Office
Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name: Fort Worth North City LLC
Subject of the Agreement: Water Line Abandonment Agreement
M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes ❑ No M
If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract.
Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No 0
If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number.
Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes 0 No ❑
If unsure, see backpage for permanent contract listing.
Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 0 If only specific information is
Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located.
Effective Date: Once Recorded by City Secretary's office Expiration Date: none
If different from the approval date.
If applicable.
Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes ❑ No 21
*If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract.
Project Number: If applicable. CFA26-0040 and IPRC25-0118
*Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC)
number? Yes 0 No ❑
Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the followingorder:
rder:
1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver)
2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer)
3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler)
*Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be
returned to the department.