City Council Resolution to Acquire Property for Tannehill Wastewater Project
May 28, 2026
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The Frame
The city is authorizing the legal process to take ownership of private property from Lovell Drive, LLC for $285,000 to facilitate public utility and environmental infrastructure improvements.
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Lovell Drive, LLC
The entity is the current owner of the property subject to the eminent domain acquisition process.
Austin Water
The agency is responsible for the project and the funding of the property acquisition.
Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The City Council is authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire property for the Upper Tannehill Wastewater Improvements: Morris Williams Project.
- The project involves stream restoration, stabilization, and the replacement of a 24-inch wastewater line.
- The property to be acquired is approximately 0.2033 acres, identified as Lot 22, Block 3, Devonshire Park, Section Five.
- The property is located at 2909 Lovell Dr., Austin, Texas 78723.
- The current appraised value of the property is $285,000.
- The final payment amount may increase based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, a negotiated settlement, or a court judgment.
- The project route runs along Tannehill Branch Creek between Lovell Drive and the Morris Williams Golf Course.
- Funding for the acquisition is provided by the Austin Water Capital Budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the city using eminent domain for this property?
Is the $285,000 payment final?
Why It Matters
The city is authorizing the legal process to take ownership of private property from Lovell Drive, LLC for $285,000 to facilitate public utility and environmental infrastructure improvements.
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Infrastructure-Driven Land Acquisition
The city is utilizing capital budget funds specifically for environmental stream restoration alongside utility infrastructure upgrades.
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