Department: County Attorney
Department Head/Elected Official: Christian D. Menefee
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
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Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the County Attorney for approval of a settlement in connection with Harris County Flood Control District v. Juan C. Gaytan; Cause No. 1203601; In the Civil County Court at Law No. 2; CAO File #22EMD0228.
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Background and Discussion:
The above is an eminent domain matter involving the Harris County Project Recovery Post Disaster Relocation and Buyout Program, Tracts P118-00-00-12-015.0, P118-00-00-12-016.0 located in Precinct 2. Harris County Flood Control District acquired a fee simple interest of 4.43 acres (192,970 square feet). The Special Commissioners awarded $600,000.00, for Tract P118-00-00-12-015.0 and $310,000 for P118-00-00-12-016.0 and the Harris County Flood Control District objected to the award, and the case is currently set for trial on April 15, 2024. The Landowners demanded $910,000.00 After negotiations with the Landowner, the parties agreed that the just compensation due to the Landowner for the property acquired is $516,000.00, for Tract P118-00-00-12-015.0 and $310,000 for P118-00-00-12-016.0. The Real Property Division & Harris County Flood Control District participated in the settlement negotiations, and this settlement is acceptable to them. An order authorizing the settlement of this lawsuit is attached for use by the Court if it decides it would be in the County's best interest to settle this claim.
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_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Bridget Johnson, Executive Assistant & Agenda Coordinator, Office of the County Attorney Christian D. Menefee
Attachments (if applicable): Order