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- . - . e . ..' . . . Page 2 of 4 Pages (2) A plot plan, showing the street or alley sought to be vacated, abandoned, and closed, or portion thereof, by a licensed Texa~ Public Surveyor, drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals fifty feet, shall be attached to such applicationj (3) An opinion letter by a duly licensed Texas attorney(s) that applicant(s) has good fee simple title' to the property(s) adjacent and contigent to the street or alley, or portion thereof, sought to be closed, shall be attached to such application. In addition, there shall be attached to such opinion letter, either original or photocopies of the recorded instrument(s) vesting fee simple title in applicant(s), and original or photocopy of Owner's Title Policy issued by a reputable title insurance company doing business in Harris County, Texas, guaranteeing the title to applicant's said adjacent propertyj (4) A cashier's check payable to the City of La Porte in payment of the application fee hereinafter established. Section 2. Upon the filing of such application, with supporting documents as hereinabove provided, with the City Clerk of the City of La Porte, the City Clerk shall forthwith refer said application to the C'ity Attorney of the City of La Porte, and the City Engineer and Director of Public Works of the City of La Porte, who shall each examine such application, and forthwith deliver their written recommendations concerning the legal and engineering aspects, respectively, of such application, to the City Commission of the City of La Porte. The City Engineer and Director of Public Works, in making such recommendation, shall give due consideration to present use' or non-use of the street or alley, or portion thereof, sought to be closedj traffic patterns in the areaj proximity of other alleys or streets, and major and minor thoroughfares in the