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City Council Approval for Eminent Domain at 3816 South Lamar Boulevard

Original title: Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interest needed for Austin Water’s Barton Creek Lift Station Improvements Project for the public use of improving system reliability, reducing overflow risk in the Barton Creek watershed and providing the necessary easements (three permanent easements and one five-piece temporary easement) needed to access the lift station, requiring the acquisition of eight easements: an access easement consisting of 0.4049 acres of land, a gas line and water line easement consisting of 7656 square feet of land, a wastewater easement consisting of 1884.00 square feet of land, a temporary workspace easement consisting of 0.4049 acres of land, a temporary workspace easement consisting of 2811 square feet of land, a temporary workspace easement consisting of 1556 square feet of land, a temporary workspace easement consisting of 994 square feet of land, and a temporary workspace easement consisting of 828.00 square feet of land, all eight easements out of Lot C, Barton Creek Plaza subdivision, recorded in Volume 81, Page 369 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, said Lot C, Barton Creek Plaza subdivision conveyed to L.P Barton Creek, LLC per Document Number 2014092629, recorded in the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $472,983, subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is LP Barton Creek, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. The property is located at 3816 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78704. The project work will occur only on the parcel where the property is located, there is no other route. Funding: $472,983 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.

May 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The city is authorizing the legal process to acquire eight specific land s from a private owner for $472,983 to facilitate essential water infrastructure upgrades.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

LP Barton Creek, LLC

The company is the owner of the property subject to the eminent domain acquisition of eight easements.

Austin Water customers

Customers may experience changes in system reliability and overflow risk management following the completion of the lift station project.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

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Summary

The Austin City Council is considering a resolution to use to acquire property rights from LP Barton Creek, LLC. This action is necessary to secure s for the Barton Creek Lift Station Improvements Project, which aims to improve system reliability and reduce overflow risks.

Key Facts

  • The city is initiating eminent domain proceedings to acquire eight easements on property located at 3816 South Lamar Boulevard.
  • The acquisition includes three permanent easements and five temporary workspace easements.
  • The total land area involved includes 0.4049 acres for access, 7,656 square feet for gas/water lines, 1,884 square feet for wastewater, and five temporary workspace areas totaling 6,218 square feet.
  • The current appraised value for the property interest is $472,983, funded by the Austin Water Capital Budget.
  • The final payment amount may increase based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or court judgment.
  • The project is intended to improve system reliability and reduce overflow risk in the Barton Creek watershed.
  • The city states that the project work must occur on this specific parcel and no alternative route is available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the city using eminent domain for this project?
The city states that the project is necessary to improve water system reliability and reduce overflow risks in the Barton Creek watershed, and that the work must occur on this specific parcel.
How much will the property owner be paid?
The current appraised value is $472,983, but this amount is subject to change based on future appraisals, negotiations, or legal judgments.

Why It Matters

The city is authorizing the legal process to acquire eight specific land s from a private owner for $472,983 to facilitate essential water infrastructure upgrades.

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Infrastructure Necessity

The city explicitly notes that there is no alternative route for the project, justifying the use of eminent domain on this specific parcel.

Connected Entities

location3816 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78704The physical location of the property where easements are required.Map →
organizationAustin WaterThe municipal department managing the infrastructure project.Map →
organizationLP Barton Creek, LLCThe property owner of the land subject to eminent domain.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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