Item 2- RCA: Eminent Domain 9400 W Parmer — original pdf

Backup

Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for CKT961 Induction Reduction Project for the public use of mitigating an induced voltage by the Ausstin Energy Circuit 961 transmission line on the CapMetro Red Rail Line rail requiring the acquisition of a permanent access easement consisting of approximately 0.3293 acres (14,345 square feet) of a permanent access easement for the CKT961 Project out of the Rachael Saul Survey, Abstract No. 551, Williamson County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 1, Block A, Mustang Ranch Subdivision, a subdivision of record in Cabinet R, Slides 102-102, Plat Records, Williamson County, Texas from TREA SH Ranch, LLC, currently appraised at $119,432, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgement. The owner of the property is TREA SH Ranch, LLC. The property is located at 9400 W Parmer Lane, Austin, TX 78717. The general route of the project begins at the Jollyville Substation and ends at the Ashton Woods Substation. Funding: $119,432 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Brandon Williamson, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Austin Financial Services, 512- 974-5639; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; David Tomczyszyn, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, (512) 322-6821. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 9, 2026- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The purpose of this project is to mitigate an induced voltage by the Austin Energy Circuit 961 transmission line on the Cap Metro Red Line rail. This project will take steps necessary to reduce the touch voltage to below a 25 volts a-c threshold. Reduction will be accomplished by installing an aboveground counterpoise wire on the transmission circuit. The City has attempted to purchase the needed property at 9400 W Parmer Lane, Austin, TX 78717. The City and property owner have been unable to agree on the terms of the acquisition. The Law Department is requesting authorization to file an action in eminent domain on behalf of the City, and to authorize the City to pay for the property interest in an amount determined by the appraisal, updated appraisal(s), a Special Commissioners’ award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. Item 2