DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 10
SUBJECT:
Disposition: Closure of an alley portion Public Right of Way located between 421 and 425 Brees Boulevard
SUMMARY:
A resolution closing, vacating and abandoning 0.041 of an alley portion Public Right of Way, located between 421 and 425 Brees Boulevard, in Council District 10, as requested by Amanda and Holland Lawrence, for a fee of $10,688.00.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Amanda and Holland Lawrence (Petitioners) are requesting the closure, vacation and abandonment of an alley portion Public Right of Way, located between 421 and 425 Brees Boulevard as shown on attached Exhibit A. The abutting property owners on either side of the subject alley have agreed to the proposed closure and if approved, would like to enclose the subject alley and use as yard space.
ISSUE:
This resolution will support the closure, vacation and abandonment of 0.041 acres of an alley portion Public Right of Way, located between 421 and 425 Brees Boulevard, in Council District 10, as requested by Amanda and Holland Lawrence, for a fee of $10,688.00.
Petitioner is requesting the closure, vacation and abandonment of an alley portion Public Right of Way located between 421 and 425 Brees Boulevard as shown on attached Exhibit A. The abutting property owners on either side of the subject alley have agreed to the proposed closure and if approved, would like to enclose the subject alley and use as yard space.
This action is consistent with City Code and Ordinances, which require Planning Commission approval for the sale or disposition of City-owned or controlled real property.
ALTERNATIVES:
Planning Commission could choose not to approve this request; however, that may hinder Petitioners from expanding and fully utilizing their abutting property. Also, the City's liability would continue along with the obligation for maintenance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
...
Click here for full text