Item 51 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interest needed for the North Lamar Boulevard Corridor Project for the public use of reducing delay, improving the effectiveness of transit, and creating continuous Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalks, bicycle facilities, and either separate paths or a shared-use path which will enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists along the entire length of the project requiring the acquisition of street right of way comprised of approximately 0.0426 of an acre of land (approximately 1,854 square feet), and a temporary construction easement comprised of approximately 0.0402 of an acre of land (approximately 1,752 square feet), being out of and a portion of the John Applegait Survey No. 58, Abstract No. 29, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of the Lot 1, Rutland-Lemmon Ltd., addition, a subdivision of record in Volume 72, Page 33 of the Plat Records, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $252,981 and subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioners award. The owner of the needed property is WBRE, LLC, successor by merger to Whataburger, Inc. The property is located at 9516 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78753. The general route of the project is along North Lamar Boulevard between United States Highway 183 and Howard Lane.
The roll call
Approved 11-0
- Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Yes
- Vanessa Fuentes D2 Yes
- José Velásquez D3 Yes
- José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
- Ryan Alter D5 Yes
- Mackenzie Kelly D6 Yes
- Leslie Pool D7 Yes
- Paige Ellis D8 Yes
- Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
- Alison Alter D10 Yes