Description
Title: Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the construction of the Greater Austin Texas County Regional Radio Systems communications tower for the public use of situating a communications tower to provide radio coverage of central Austin and Travis County in support of all City and County public safety and public service departments and agencies, requiring the acquisition of fee simple right-of-way consisting of approximately 0.282 acres (12,301 square feet), of one acre of land, more or less, out of and a
Summary
The City of Austin has passed a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings to acquire a 0.282-acre property at 00 Mount Larson Road for the construction of a communications tower. This tower is essential for the Greater Austin-Travis County Regional Radio Systems (GATRRS), which supports public safety and service departments across central Austin and Travis County. The City has been unable to negotiate a purchase price with the current owner, NW Communications of Austin, Inc. The property is necessary for expanding radio coverage and is expected to replace an existing leased facility, leading to an estimated annual savings of $200,000. The resolution empowers the City Attorney to take legal action to secure the property, ensuring continued operational efficiency for public safety communications.