M&C Review


COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 12/12/2017

DATE:	12/12/2017	REFERENCE NO.:	L-16101	LOG NAME:	80NORTHWEST COMMUNITY PARK ONCOR EASEMENT
CODE:	L	TYPE:	NON-CONSENT	PUBLIC HEARING:	YES
SUBJECT:	Conduct Public Hearing and Authorize Use of a Portion of Northwest Community Park for an Electrical Easement and Authorize an Easement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, for Electrical Service Lines on a Total of 0.106 Acres at Northwest Community Park (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1.  Conduct a public hearing under the guidelines set forth by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, Protection of Public Parks and Recreational Lands;

2.  Find that no feasible or prudent alternative exists for the use of Northwest Community Park for the proposed location of the electrical easement;

3.  Find that the proposed electrical easement includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the parkland, including that all infrastructure and equipment will be constructed in Northwest Community Park as specified on the attached exhibits and as noted in the discussion below;

4.  Close the public hearing and authorize use of approximately 0.106 acres of dedicated parkland at Northwest Community Park for the proposed electrical easement;

5. Authorize an easement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, for electrical service lines on a total of 0.106 acres at Northwest Community Park; and

6. Authorize the execution and recording of all necessary documents to complete the conveyance.

Northwest Community Park- Located at 8575 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth TX, a 245.769 acre tract of land in the Henry Robertson Survey, Abstract No. 1798; the George Matthews Survey, Abstract No. 1078; the Josiah Walker Survey, Abstract No. 1600 and the James P. Alford Survey, Abstract No. 53, situated in Tarrant County, Texas; said tract being all the 245.769 acre tract of land being described in the Warranty Deed filed April 10, 2001 recorded in Volume 14821, Page 16 of the Deed Records of Tarrant County, Texas; in Council District 7

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize the granting of an electrical easement to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC (OED), at Northwest Community Park (Park) for the purpose of installing electrical service to the park.

OED is requesting the use of a portion of Northwest Community Park for an electrical service line easement. OED is requesting a conversion of approximately 0.106 acres of parkland for the installation of an electrical service line. The proposed easement is approximately 15 feet wide and 310.48 feet in length, totaling approximately 4,657.2 square feet. In addition to the easement OED is proposing to use approximately 4,657.2 square feet of area within the park as temporary workspace for the project. The easement is necessary to provide electrical service to the new athletic fields under construction as part of the Phase II improvements at Northwest Community Park. Once construction is compete the park will be restored to its previous condition or better.

In accordance with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, the City of Fort Worth seeks to convert approximately 0.106 acres of parkland for the purpose of a electrical easement on park property.

On November 15, 2017, the Park & Recreation Advisory Board endorsed staff's recommendation to the City Council to authorize the use of approximately 0.106 acres of parkland in the park as proposed.

In accordance with State law, public notice of the hearing was advertised in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on November 16, 2017, November 23, 2017 and November 30, 2017.  An exhibit map was available for public review at the Park & Recreation Department administrative offices located at 4200 South Freeway, Suite 2200, Fort Worth, Texas 76115.

A letter announcing the proposed use was sent to the presidents and managers of the The Bar C Ranch Owners Association, Creekwood Homeowners Association, Chisholm Ridge Homeowners Association, Ridgeview Owners Association on November 13, 2017.  Signage was posted at the site noting the proposed use and providing instructions for directing comments to the Park & Recreation Department.  Staff will note any public comment received during the public hearing Report of City Staff.

This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.

Northwest Community Park is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7.

FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:

The Director of Finance certifies that this action will have no material effect on City Funds.

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Submitted for City Manager's Office by:

Susan Alanis (8180)

Originating Department Head:

Richard Zavala (5704)

Additional Information Contact:

David Creek (5744)

ATTACHMENTS

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Location.pdf

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Oncor.pdf