O-2003-2636 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

I 4 ."i . . REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: Source of Funds: N/A Requested By: Account Number: N/A Department: PlanninS! Amount Budgeted: N/A Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance: l Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item: _YES ....x....NO 1. Closing Ordinance 2. Area Map 3. Map of Sewer Facilities SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Mike and Barbara Sweeney have petitioned the City to vacate, abandon and close the West Polk Street Right-of-Way between Blocks 696 and 709, Town of La Porte. The purpose of the Sweeney's request is to expand the existing business site located at 2904 North 23n1 Street This item was previously tabled at the June 9th City Council Meeting for further review. In reviewing the closing request, the Public Works Department has determined that no city utilities exist in the Right- of-Way between these blocks. All franchised utility companies have received notification of the closing application and have responded to the applicant's request. Centerpoint Energy, Southwestern Bell and Time Warner Communications have each provided letters of no objection to the closing. Staff has investigated the future extensions of water and sewer lines to provide service to properties to the west of subject tract. Under certain scenarios, closing this portion of West Polk will require an additional 250' of sewer line to provide service. This 250' of sewer is estimated to cost approximately $5,000. As a condition of vacating, abandoning, and closing the West Polk Street Right-Of-Way, the City will retain a 15' wide utility easement, which will be 266' in length and extend along the Northernmost Right-Of-Way line of West Polk Street. This easement will be situated between the Westernmost Right-Of-Way line of North 23rd Street and the Easternmost Right-Of-Way line of North 24th Street. This Easement has been illustrated further on Exhibit" A" to the closing ordinance. In accordance with Ordinance No. 98-2225, Staff has arranged for an independent appraisal to be conducted of the Right-of-Way in question. As a result, the fair market value of the property has been assessed at $1.05 per square foot. The City has received compensation in the amount of $12,568.50 for the right of way containing 15,960 square feet (75% of Fair Market Value as per the ordinance). Recommendation: Staff recommends closing, vacating, and abandoning the West Polk Street Right-of-Way between Blocks 696 and 709, Town of La Porte. Action Required of Council: Consider approval of ordinance to vacate, abandon, and close the West Polk Street Right-of-Way between Blocks 696 and 709, Town of La Porte. Approved for City Council Ae:enda rx'QLb~6J h-rl- J3 Date