HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-6373 - City Council - ResolutionRESOLUTION 26-6373
A RESOLUTION AMENDING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION
NUMBER 6225-12-2025, WHICH PREVIOUSLY DETERMINED
THE NECESSITY FOR ACQUIRING REAL PROPERTY AND
AUTHORIZING ITS APPROPRIATION OR CONDEMNATION
FOR PUBLIC USE
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth City Council on September 15, 2026 in M&C 26-
1079, ordered and decreed to adopt a resolution authorizing condemnation by eminent
domain to acquire a permanent water facility easement of approximately 17,824
square feet from real property located at 12259 Business Highway 287 North, and
being Tract 1C out of the WM Durham Survey, Abstract No. 1787, City of Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas, as described in the exhibits attached to the above -referenced
M&C; those exhibits are incorporated herein for all purposes (the "Property") ; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Worth City Council has determined that:
- the Property is needed for the Northside IV 24 -Inch Water Transmission Main, Phase
1C Project (the "Project");
- Subsequent to approval of M&C No. 25-1101, it was discovered that the permanent
water facility easement survey exhibit incorrectly identified the acquisition area as
being approximately 17,824 square feet; the correct acquisition area for the permanent
water facility easement is approximately 17,814 square feet, a difference of ten (10)
square feet; and
WHEREAS, the survey exhibits have now been updated and reflect the true and
correct square footage; and
WHEREAS, on this15th day of September, 2026 at a regular meeting of the Fort
Worth City Council, upon Motion of Councilmember Hill, to wit:
"I move that the Fort Worth City Council adopt the resolution authorizing use
of the power of eminent domain to acquire a permanent water facility easement of
approximately 17,814 square feet from property owned by Steven M. Tidwell and
Gwenyth Tidwell, located at 12259 Business Highway 287 North, being Tract 1C out
of the WM Durham Survey, Abstract No. 1787, City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
Texas.
The land rights in the subject property is needed for a public use, for the
Northside IV 24 -Inch Water Transmission Main, Phase 1C Project, to construct the
proposed permanent water facility improvements as necessary to enhance water
service capability, improve reliability, and support continued growth and water
demand.
The Property interests to be acquired are described by metes and bounds and
depicted by survey exhibits attached to this Mayor and Council Communication. "
Seconded by Councilmember Nettles, duly put and carried: RESOLUTION.:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS THAT:
1. The survey exhibits showing 17,814 square feet are now accurately
reflected; and The City Attorney be and is hereby authorized and
directed to file or cause to be filed, to spend all reasonable and
necessary legal expenses, and to carry through to final judgment
proceedings in eminent domain for the acquisition of the property
interest listed above and attached to the Amended M&C.; and
2. This resolution shall be effective from and after its passage by the City
Council.
Adopted this September 15, 2026.
ATTEST:
By:
Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary