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Council OKs $3.9 million purchase agreement for land tied to East Pflugerville Parkway realignment
Summary
The council approved a conditional purchase agreement to acquire two parcels needed for the East Pflugerville Parkway realignment (Jesse Bowles/East of Weiss project) at a purchase price of $3.9 million to secure right-of-way and easements for the connector road.
Pflugerville City Council approved a conditional purchase agreement Jan. 28 to acquire two parcels needed for the East Pflugerville Parkway realignment project, authorizing the city manager to execute the documents.
Abby Morrison, public works services director, told the council the realignment will extend East Pflugerville Parkway to meet Weiss and will provide a primary connector as the city grows east. The city sought two parcels (identified in the agenda as Parcel 5 and Parcel 7) to obtain permanent right-of-way and other easements needed for construction and operations.
Morrison asked council to authorize a purchase agreement for $3,900,000 to acquire the two parcels immediately; she said the project also supports the city's new public-works complex. Council members expressed support, noting safety and access improvements from removing a jog at Jesse Bowles and Blue Grill Parkway and improving cross-town access.
A council motion to approve the purchase agreement was made and seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
Ending: Staff said acquisition will enable the project to move forward; the city expects to proceed with design and right-of-way activities now that the purchase agreement is authorized.
