Primary Department: County Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jonathan Fombonne, County Attorney
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the County Attorney for approval of an Order Authorizing Settlement in connection with Harris County, Texas v. Amrollah S. Gourtani, et. al; Precinct 3; Cause No. 1246817; In the County Civil Court at Law No. 2 of Harris County, Texas; CAO File No. 25EMD0002.
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Background and Discussion:
The above is an eminent domain matter involving the North Eldridge Parkway - from South of Pine Drive to South of Lakewood Meadow Drive - 2021 located in Precinct 3. Harris County acquired a drainage easement over 5,666 SF land for purposes of building drainage infrastructure to support improvements to North Eldrige Parkway. The County's retained appraisal expert concluded a fair market value of $36,829.00. The landowner representing themselves demanded $79,324.00. The Special Commissioners awarded $36,829.00 at the administrative hearing held on May 15, 2025. The landowners timely filed an objection, and the case was set for non-jury trial. The parties engaged in court ordered mediation and reached an agreement on just compensation totaling $50,000.00. This will result in an additional payment of $13,171.00 above the amount previously awarded and deposited into the registry of the Court.
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