Description
Title: Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to acquire approximately 10.821 acres (471,363 square feet) of land located at 13017 Bob Johnson Road, Unit C, Manchaca, Texas 78652, together with an approximately 28,599-square-foot access easement across 13017 Bob Johnson Road, Unit B, Little Bear Orchards, LLC, for a total amount not to exceed $1,434,000 including closing costs, for watershed protection purposes. The property to be acquired consists of fee simple ownership of real property situated in the Walker Wilson Survey No. 2, Abstract No. 27,
Summary
The City of Austin proposes the acquisition of approximately 10.821 acres of land located at 13017 Bob Johnson Road, Manchaca, TX, along with a 28,599-square-foot access easement. The total cost for this acquisition is not to exceed $1,434,000, funded through the City’s Capital Budget. This initiative supports watershed protection by safeguarding water quality, improving drainage, and mitigating flood risks. It aims to preserve sensitive ecological features, including springs and a riparian corridor, and to enhance community access for environmental education. The acquisition aligns with a prior Council resolution to prioritize land for ecological benefits and resilience against climate change. The property will be managed by Austin Watershed Protection.