Description
Title: Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment, on behalf of Austin Watershed Protection, to acquire a drainage easement needed for the Walnut Creek - Eubank Tributary Stream Stabilization project. The acquisition consists of an approximately 0.0798 acres (3,478 square feet) of drainage easement out of the T.J. Chambers Survey, Abstract No. 7, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 10, Block A, North Park Estates, a subdivision of record in Book 28, Page 16, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas currently appraised at $29,563, subject to an increase in
Summary
The City of Austin's Resolution No. 26-2082, adopted on July 23, 2026, authorizes the filing of eminent domain proceedings to acquire a drainage easement from property owners Marcos and Camille Acosta at 906 North Bend Drive. This easement is crucial for the Walnut Creek – Eubank Tributary Stream Stabilization Project, aimed at addressing streambank instability caused by urbanization, which has led to erosion and habitat loss. The project will implement measures such as retaining walls and vegetation to stabilize the stream. The City has been unable to negotiate a fair price for the property, currently appraised at $29,563, prompting the need for this legal action to secure the easement for public use.