R-2419-6-05RESOLUTION NO. 2419-6-05(R)
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION
OF UTILITY EASEMENTS FOR A NEW 36 -INCH WATERLINE ALONG THE
NORTH SIDE OF MCDERMOTT DRIVE AS DESCRIBED IN THE EXHIBITS
ATTACHED HERETO, WITHIN THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY,
TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO FILE PROCEEDINGS IN
EMINENT DOMAIN TO ACQUIRE THE EASEMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Allen, Texas, hereby finds and determines that a public
necessity exists for the welfare of the City and its citizens and it is in the public interest to acquire utility
easements for the installation of a 36 -inch diameter waterline as described in the exhibits attached hereto, and
being made a part hereof for all purposes.
SECTION 2. The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized on behalf of the City to acquire the
necessary utility easements, and if necessary to attempt to agree on damages and compensation to be paid to
the owners of the property. If the City Manager or designee is unable to acquire the necessary easements or
determines that an agreement as to damages and compensation cannot be reached then the City Attorney or
designee is hereby authorized to file or cause to be filed against the owners and interested parties of the
property, proceedings in eminent domain to acquire the street right-of-way.
SECTION 3. If it is later determined that there are any errors in the descriptions contained herein or if later
surveys contain more accurate revised descriptions, the City Attorney or designee is authorized to have such
errors corrected or revisions made without the necessity of obtaining City Council approval authorizing the
condemnation of the corrected or revised property.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately from and after its passage.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 28'"a DAY OF JUNE, 2005.
APPROVED:
Stephen Terriell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Shelley B. George, C, CITY S RETARY