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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM <br /> Appropriation <br /> Agenda Date Requested: May 9, 2011 <br /> Source of Funds: N/A <br /> Requested By: Tim Tietiens <br /> Account Number: N/A <br /> Department: Planning <br /> Amount Budgeted: N/A <br /> Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X <br /> Amount Requested: N/A <br /> Exhibits: Budgeted Item: _ YES X NO <br /> 1. Ordinance <br /> 2. Deed to Grantee <br /> 3. Area Map <br /> SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION <br /> The City has received an application from La Porte Real Property, LLC to vacate, abandon and <br /> close the alleys in Blocks 373, 374 & 376, La Porte. The applicant desires to close these alleys to <br /> unify his property for future development of the former Harris County Landfill site located on <br /> North Broadway. <br /> Staff, as well as the City's franchised utility companies (i.e. Centerpoint Energy, AT &T and <br /> Comcast) have each reviewed the request and have stated no objection to the closings. <br /> In accordance with Section 62.35 of the Code of Ordinances, Staff has ordered an independent <br /> appraisal of the alley in question to determine its fair market value. The appraisal determined the <br /> fair market value of the alley at $2.40 per square foot. The City has subsequently received <br /> payment from the applicant in the amount of $34,560 (75% of Fair Market Value per the <br /> ordinance). <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Staff recommends vacating, abandoning, and closing the subject alleys as requested by the <br /> applicant. <br /> Action Required of Council: <br /> Approve an ordinance vacating, abandoning, and closing the alleys in Blocks 373, 374 & 376, La <br /> Porte and authorizing the execution and delivery of a deed to the adjoining landowner. <br /> ppr for City ouncil Agenda <br /> - l <br /> Ron Bottoms, City Manager Date <br />