DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 2
SUBJECT:
Disposition: Closure of a portion of First Street Public Right of Way
SUMMARY:
An ordinance closing, vacating and abandoning 0.076 acres of unimproved First Street Public Right of Way, located between Gabriel Street and Douglas alley, in Council District 2, as requested by Citybuild Community Development Corporation, for a fee of $2,500.00.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Citybuild Community Development Corporation (Petitioner) is requesting the closure, vacation and abandonment of an unimproved (paper street) portion of First Street Public Right of Way, located between Gabriel Street and Douglas alley as shown on attached Exhibit A. The petitioner is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides services and ministry to the community. Some of the services provided include summer and after school instruction, job training and medical exams. The proposed closure would facilitate the joining of parcels at 339 and 343 Gabriel Street. A new facility was built on 339 Gabriel and the combined lots would facilitate the construction of an outdoor exercise area/playground for the use of neighborhood children reached and served by the ministry.
ISSUE:
This ordinance will authorize the closure, vacation and abandonment of 0.076 acres of unimproved First Street Public Right of Way, located between Gabriel Street and Douglas alley, in Council District 2, as requested by Citybuild Community Development Corporation, for a fee of $2,500.00.
Citybuild Community Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides services and ministry to the community. Some of the services provided include summer and after school instruction, job training and medical exams. The proposed closure would facilitate the joining of parcels at 339 and 343 Gabriel Street. A new facility was built on 339 Gabriel and the combined lots would facilitate the construction of an outdoor exercise/playground area for the use of neighborhood children reached and served by the ministry.
The City will collect $2,500.00 for this property, based on the fair market value established by an appraisal performed by Noble and Associates, Inc. on November 3, 2015.
This action is consistent with City Code and Ordinances, which require City Council approval for the sale or disposition of City-owned or controlled real property.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council could choose not to approve this request; however, that would hinder Petitioner from making full use of one combined space for an exercise/playground area. Also, the City’s liability would continue along with the obligation for maintenance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City will collect $2,500.00 for this property, based on the fair market value established by an appraisal performed by Noble and Associates, Inc. on November 3, 2015. This revenue will be deposited into the General Fund in accordance with FY 2016 Adopted Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this request authorizing the closure, vacation and abandonment of First Street Public Right of Way, in Council District 2.
The City of San Antonio’s Planning Commission will consider this request at its regular meeting of March 23, 2016.