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e . Agenda Date Requested: Se OR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Requested By: Source of Funds: nla Department: Account Numbcr: nla Report: Resolution: X Ordinance: Amount Budgeted: nla Exhibits: Resolution Amount Requestcd: II'S Exhibits: Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Northside neighborhood leaders and the City of La Porte collaborated with the consulting fIrm, Hawes, Hill, and Associates, to develop a Northside Community Neighborhood Plan which' was adopted by City Council on November 13, 2000, The purpose of the plan is to guide the residents, the City and others regarding opportunities to enhance the quality of life in the Northside Community. This plan will provide a guide for decisions and actions designated to lead the Northside area toward continued community improvement and revitalization. In several meetings the Northside neighborhood leaders and residents consistently expressed their concem that the commercial activities on Barbour's Cut Boulevard would eventually overwhelm the residential neighborhood. This resolution would utilize the unimproved East "E" Street right-of-way as a buffer to further insulate the neighborhood from the commercial activities along Barbour's Cut Boulevard. Staff recommends approval of a resolution establishing intent to promote and utilize East "E" Street right-of-way from North 1 51 Street to the alley between North 7th Street and North 8th Street as a buffer between commercial areas on Barbour's Cut Boulevard and residential areas, Action Required bv Council: Consider approval of a resolution establishing intent to promote and utilize East "E" Street right-of-way from North }51 Street to the alley between North 7th Street and North 8th Street as a buffer between commercial areas on Barbour's Cut Boulevard and residential areas. Approved for City Council Ae:enda 'G<~ T. t\~ Robert T. Herrera, City Manager q. ~O'6\ Date