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Council authorizes easement with NTMWD to relocate 14-inch main for FM 544 pedestrian bridge
Summary
Murphy authorized the city manager to enter a permanent easement agreement with North Texas Municipal Water District to relocate a 14‑inch potable water main that conflicts with the FM 544 pedestrian bridge project, allowing that section of main to be moved.
The Murphy City Council on Jan. 6 approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to enter into a permanent easement agreement with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) to allow relocation of a 14‑inch potable water main that conflicts with a proposed bridge piling for the FM 544 pedestrian‑bridge project.
Staff explained the easement would provide a location to relocate the section of main so the bridge can be constructed safely. The council approved the resolution by voice vote.
Why it matters: The easement enables a regional utility (NTMWD) and the city to resolve a construction conflict so the pedestrian-bridge project can proceed; staff did not report a cost or funding source for the relocation during the meeting.
Next steps: Staff will finalize the easement agreement and coordinate relocation work with NTMWD as part of the bridge project schedule.
