Description
Title: Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for Austin Water’s South First Street Reclaimed Water Main Project for the public use of completing a series of construction projects to reclaim a core loop through downtown to interconnect the reclaimed water system north and south of the Colorado River, requiring the acquisition of a temporary working space easement, consisting of 0.121 acre (5,280 square foot) tract or parcel of land out of the Issac Decker League, Survey Number 20, situated in the City of Austin, T
Summary
The City of Austin's Resolution No. 26-1627, adopted on May 28, 2026, authorizes the filing of eminent domain proceedings to acquire a temporary workspace easement from 1503 South 1st LLC for the South First Reclaimed Water Main Project. This project aims to complete a core loop to connect the reclaimed water systems on either side of the Colorado River. The easement, covering 0.121 acres, is essential for the construction efforts along South First Street between Monroe Street and Riverside Drive. Attempts to negotiate the property’s value have failed, necessitating legal action to ensure the project’s progress, which is supported by funding in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. This legislation is significant for enhancing the city's