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Fort Worth authorizes eminent-domain acquisition for North Side water transmission main
Summary
The City Council adopted a resolution authorizing use of eminent domain to acquire permanent and temporary easements totaling about 3.23 acres from DBE Realty Investments Limited for the North Side 348-inch water transmission main project; council emphasized the project's role in increasing water supply to the fast-growing northern sector.
The Fort Worth City Council voted to adopt a resolution authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire property interests needed for a water transmission main in the city’s north side.
Council Member Hill (S6) moved to authorize acquisition of 1.132 acres as a permanent water easement and 2.098 acres as a temporary construction easement from DBE Realty Investments Limited for the North Side 348-inch water transmission main project. The property is described in meeting materials as located at 8987 Boat Club Road in the B Thomas Survey, Tarrant County.
Council members framed the acquisition as necessary to increase water supply to the city’s fast-growing northern sector. The motion was seconded and the council voted to adopt the resolution.
The resolution directs staff to proceed with acquisition steps described in the attached meets-and-bounds exhibits; the transcript does not include further details about compensation, negotiation timelines or appeals.
