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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14219 ORD - 03/08/1978jkh:3 -8 -78; 1St AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A 10 -FOOT WIDE REVOCABLE EASEMENT TO SOUTH TEXAS PIPELINE COMPANY ALONG THE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY AT McKENZIE ROAD AND TURKEY CREEK DRAINAGE DITCH, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE REVOCABLE EASEMENT, A SUB- STANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO, MARKED EXHIBIT "A ", AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and deliver, for and on behalf of the City of Corpus Christi, an instrument of revocable easement to South Texas Pipeline Company to install two pipe- lines along City -owned property at McKenzie Road and Turkey Creek Drainage Ditch and to maintain, operate, inspect, alter, repair, patrol, remove, relocate, re -lay, change the size of and replace the said pipelines, together with all equipment and appurtenances, for the transportation of crude petroleum, oil, gas, petroleum products and by- products, water and any other liquids, gases or substances which can be transported through pipelines, upon, over, through, across and under lands owned by the City or Corpus Christi or in which the City of Corpus Christi has an interest, situated in the County of Nueces, State of Texas, and described as follows: Being a 10 -foot wide strip of land out of a 2.156 acre parcel of land purchased by the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, from Maud French Smith, Francis G. French and Herbert S. French and recorded in Vol. 1440, pages 831 -834, Deed Records of Nueces. County, Texas. Said 10 -foot wide strip is parallel to and 50 feet from the centerline of the original Mc Kinzie Road, said right of way and easement to be 10 feet wide, all as more particularly described in the revocable easement, a substantial copy of which is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A ", and made a part hereof. SECTION 2. The necessity for commencement of construction of the pipelines aforesaid in the locations herein described creates a public emergency and an imperative public necessity requiring the suspension of the MICROFILMED JUL 0 7 1980 1-421- Charter rule that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the date of its introduction but that such ordinance or resolution shall be read at three several meetings of the City Council, and the Mayor having declared such emergency and necessity to exist, and having requested the suspension of the Charter rule and that this ordinance be passed finally on the date of its introduction and take effect and be in full force and effect from and after its passage, IT IS ACCORDINGLY SO ORDAINED, this the —Y-4-k day of March, 1978. ATTEST: Z- Ci ecreta y (AP VED: DAY OF MARCH, 1978: J. BRUCE AYCOJCK, CITY ATTORNEY Assistant Ci r torney REVOCABLE EASEMENT THE STATE OF TEXAS I KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: COUNTY OF NUECES I That the undersigned, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (hereinafter called Grantor "), for and in consideration of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant, bargain, sell, and convey unto SOUTH TEXAS PIPELINE COMPANY, a Delaware corporation (hereinafter called "Grantee "), its successors and assigns, a right of way and easement exercisable at any time and from time to time to construct, lay, maintain, operate, inspect, alter, repair, patrol (including aerial patrol), remove, relocate, re -lay, change the size of and replace two (2) pipelines, together with appropriate valves, drips, meters, fittings, tieovers, markers and other equipment and appurtenances, including corrosion control equipment, for the transportation of crude petroleum, oil, gas, petroleum products'and by- products, water and any other liquids, gases or substances whether of like or different nature which can be transported through pipelines, upon, over, through, across and under lands which the undersigned owns or in which the undersigned owns or in which the undersigned has an interest, situated in the County of Nueces. State of Texas, described as follows: Being a 10 -foot wide strip of land out of a 2.156 acre parcel of land purchased by the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, from Maud French Smith, Francis G. French and Herbert S. French and recorded in Vol. 1440, pages 831 -834, Deed Records of Nueces County, Texas. Said 10 -foot wide strip is parallel to and 50 feet from the centerline of the original McKinzie Road; Beginning at the southwest corner of said City 2.156 acre tract; Thence S. 80° 52' E., along the south boundary line of said 2.156 acre tract, a distance of 16.02 feet to a point for the Beginning Point of this description; Thence N. 11° 29' W., parallel to and 50 feet normal to the centerline of McKinzie Road, a distance of 154.92 feet to a point in the north boundary line of said 2.156 acre tract; Thence S. 800 52' E, with the north line of said 2.156 acre tract, a distance of 10.68 feet to a point; Thence S. 11° 29' E, a distance of 154.92 feet to a point in the south boundary line of said 2.156 acre tract; Thence N. 800 52' W., with the south boundary line of said 2.156 acre tract, a distance of 10.68 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 0.036 acres of land, more or less, as shown by a map thereof marked Exhibit "A ". attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes, and also, insofar as and to the extent that Grantor has the right to do so, over, through, upon, under and across the lands, roads, streets, high- ways or other rights of way over, adjoining or appurtenant to the above - described land, it being understood that whenever the term "said land" is hereinafter used it shall be deemed to include all the lands, roads, streets, highways or other rights of way described and referred to above, and Grantee's use shall be confined to ten (10') foot strip; Grantee shall have and is hereby granted the right to do whatever may be necessary for the full enjoyment of the rights and easements herein granted (including without limitation the right within said ten (10') foot strip to maintain the area over and in the vicinity of any pipeline constructed hereunder clear of trees, undergrowth, brush, and other obstructions so as to prevent damage to or interference with the efficient operation and patrol of the pipelines constructed under this grant). It is expressly understood and agreed that by the terms of this conveyance and agreement, Grantee has the right to construct, lay, maintain, operate, inspect, alter, repair, patrol, remove, relocate, re -lay, change . the size of and replace at any time and from time to time up to but not more than two (2) lines of pipe (not necessarily for the purpose of trans- porting the same substance being transported in any existing line laid under the terms hereof; within said ten (10') foot easement and right of way strip upon, over, through, across and under said land, together with valves, drips, meters, fittings, tieovers, markers and other equipment and appurtenances, including corrosion control equipment, without the payment of any additional consideration (except for damages to growing crops, fences and timber resulting from the exercise of the rights herein granted as provided below), provided that any such appurtenances shall be limited to those shown on the plat attached hereto and made a part hereof. This conveyance and agreement, and all the terms and provisions hereof, shall bind and inure to the benefit of Grantor and Grantee and the respective heirs, lessess, licensees, successors and assigns of Grantor and Grantee. Grantee, its successors and assigns, is hereby expressly given and granted the right to assign the rights and easements herein granted and conveyed or any part thereof or interest therein to any person, firm, corporation, partnership or other entity, and such rights and easements are and shall be divisible among two or more owners so that each assignee or owner shall have and enjoy said rights and easements either separately or together. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD unto Grantee, its successors and assigns, together with rights of ingress to and egress from the premises over the above described property and over any adjoining lands of Grantor for the use and enjoyment of the rights and easements herein granted. It is further understood that the foregoing easement and right is granted upon the following conditions and terms: 1. It is understood and agreed that the right and easement herein granted may be revoked at any time by the City of Corpus Christi, and Grantee may be required to remove the aforesaid pipeline upon thirty (30) days notice in writing. 2. Grantee will save and keep harmless the City of Corpus Christi, from any and all claims for liability by reason of the construction of said pipeline, or the operation, maintenance or existence thereof. 3. Grantee will repair or cause to be repaired any damage to any street, sewer, storm sewer, drainage facility, underground lines, wires, or pipes owned by the City of Corpus Christi or holders of any franchise from the City by reason of the construction of said pipeline and the operation and maintenance thereof. Grantee will apply to the Director of Engineering and Physical Development for a permit before disturbing any part of any street or sidewalk area and perform the work in accordance with the permit and all City ordinances applicable. 4. All rights granted hereby shall be subordinate to all uses as the City may make of such property for public purposes. Two (2) maps, plates and engineering drawings shall be filed in the office of the Director of Engineering and Physical Development showing all details of installation and construction, including depth of installation proposed, to conform and comply with City requirements of such office as to engineer- ing specifications as follows: -3- (a) Line is to be laid by cutting an open trench. Pipeline will be covered with thirty -six (36 ") inches or more of earth cover. (b) Grantee shall adjust or relocate the above described pipeline, if necessary for the construction of any public utilities or railroad tracts or public facilities or for any other reason of the City stated in writing to Grantee, at the points above described. (c) Grantee will erect markers stating ownership of the pipe line, at all points where such pipeline enter or leave the City property. Such markers shall be of a durable material and maintained in good condition at all times. 5. Grantee is expressly prohibited from the sale and distribution of natural gas to consumers, whether industrial, commercial or residential, within the corporate limits of the City of Corpus Christi. Grantor may use and enjoy said premises subject, however, to the rights and easements herein granted to Grantee; provided that Grantor shall not construct or maintain or permit to be constructed or maintained any house, structure. pond, reservoir or obstruction on or over any pipeline or appurtenance constructed hereunder or which in the sole judgment of Grantee, will interfere with or inconvenience the construction, operation, inspection, maintenance, repair, replacement or removal of any such pipeline or appurtenance, and Grantor will not change the grade over any such pipeline. Except as to any appurtenances, equipment or facilities which are customarily located above ground, any pipeline laid pursuant to this grant shall, wherever said land is under cultivation, be constructed initially at a minimum depth of thirty -six (36 ") inches measured from the top of the pipe to the normal ground level so as not to interfere with ordinary cultivation thereof. Grantee agrees to pay for all damages to growing crops.. fences, and timber on said land which may immediately and directly result from the exercise of the rights herein granted. It is mutually understood and agreed that this agreement as written covers all covenants, agreements and stipulations between the parties and that no representations or statements, written or oral, have been made modifying, adding to or changing the terms hereof, and that the -4- • party securing this conveyance on behalf of Grantee is without authority to make any representation, stipulation, covenant or agreement not herein expressed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Corpus Christi has caused these presents to be executed this the day of 1978. ATTEST: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI City Secretary APPROVED: DAY OF MARCH, 1978: J. BRUCE AYCOCK, CITY ATTORNEY By Assistant City Attorney By _ R. Marvin' Toovnsend - City Manager -5- • THE STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTY OF NUECES I BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority on this day personally appeared R. MARVIN TOWNSEND, City Manager of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, a municipal corporation, known to me to be the person and officer whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same as the act and deed of the City of Corpus Christi, for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated. 1978. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE, this the day of , Notary Public in and for Nueces County, Texas The above and foregoing grant and easement is hereby accepted this the day of , 1978, by South Texas Pipeline Company, and said Grantee agrees to keep and perform the conditions imposed by said grant and easement and said South Texas Pipeline Company is bound by all of the terms of the same. ATTEST: Secretary THE STATE OF TEXAS X COUNTY OF NOECES X SOUTH TEXAS PIPELINE COMPANY By President BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared , President of South Texas Pipeline Company, a Texas corporation, known to me to be the person and officer whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, and as the act and deed of said corporation, and in the capacity therein stated. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this the day of March, 1978. Notary Public in and for Nueces County, Texas • 1 111' 29 00" W 154.29' X80 052'00 "E 37.39' • HAVEN -- -RD. W m a a 1 CITY OF w N80 °52'0 co 16.02' w 0 -1- EE a- 683, 2g. • w .. SCALE: I"= zoo' CORPUS CHRISTI(2,156Ae_� "E •• -'' '' 0 a -� w 0 O BLOCK 13 N F 0 Q 0 n 0 M y In M. O -� cc KINGSBURY DRIVE CITY OF w N80 °52'0 co 16.02' w 0 • NII*2VOO"W 154.29' SBOOS2'00"E 37.39' -HAVEN- Lu S 80032'0OP Ld %0 .68 663-25' -- SCALE: 1"200' C I MY OF CO" C .68 M",Sri Napo 52-oo., (2.15" E 16.02' 6-32. Oj O LU 0 BLOCK 15 >: 0 0 (33 O. Q Ix !IJ Corpus Christi, Texas � ay of fy- )OUNC,�, 19 r)5j�' TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance, a public emergency and imperative necessity exist for the suspension of the Charter rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the date it is introduced, and that such ordinance or resolution shall be read at three meetings of the City Council; I, therefore. request that you suspend said Charter rule or requirement and pass this ordinance finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, t OR THE CITY OF COR S ISTI. TEXAS The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Gabe Lozano, Sr. CLAA Q-1 Bob Gulley David Diaz Ruth Gill Joe Holt Tony Juarez, Jr. Edward L. Sample The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Gabe Lozano, Sr. Bob Gulley David Diaz Ruth Gill Joe Holt Tony Juarez, Jr. Edward L. Sample 114::9