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City Council Resolution to Acquire Property for Tannehill Wastewater Project

Original title: Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for Austin Water’s Upper Tannehill Wastewater Improvements: Morris Williams Project for the public use of stream restoration/stabilization, and the replacement of a 24-inch wastewater line, requiring the acquisition of fee simple consisting of approximately 0.2033 acre Lot 22, Block 3, Devonshire Park, Section Five, an addition to the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to the Map or Plat thereof recorded in/under Volume 66, Page 24, of the Map/Plat records, Travis County, Texas currently appraised at $285,000 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 Lovell Drive, LLC, a Texas limited liability company. The property is located at 2909 Lovell Dr., Austin, Texas 78723. The general route of the project is along the Tannehill Branch Creek between Lovell Drive and the Morris Williams Golf Course. Funding: $285,000 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 take ownership of private property from Lovell Drive, LLC for $285,000 to facilitate public utility and environmental infrastructure improvements.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

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.

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 a 0.2033-acre property at 2909 Lovell Drive. This land is required for the Upper Tannehill Wastewater Improvements project, which includes stream restoration and replacing a 24-inch wastewater line.

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?
The city requires the land for public use, specifically for stream restoration and the replacement of a 24-inch wastewater line as part of the Upper Tannehill Wastewater Improvements project.
Is the $285,000 payment final?
No, the amount is subject to change based on updated appraisals, a , a negotiated settlement, or a court judgment.

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.

Connected Entities

location2909 Lovell Dr., Austin, Texas 78723The specific property address subject to eminent domain.Map →
organizationLovell Drive, LLCThe owner of the property being acquired.Map →
organizationAustin WaterThe municipal department managing the wastewater improvement project.Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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