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0 • • Commission hereby FINDS AND DETERMINES that the construction and crossing of North "L" Street at grade across the classi- fication tracks and mainline tracks of Southern Pacific would be dangerous and contrary to public interest, and further FINDS AND DETERMINES that the only feasible and safe method of con- struction of North "L" Street as an anticipated major thorough- fare across the classification yard and mainline tracks of Southern Pacific will be by bridge overpass over such Southern Pacific yard and tracks. Accordingly, the City Commission of the City of La Porte hereby VACATES, CLOSES AND ABANDONS the easement for street purposes for North "L" Street INSOFAR as the same exists under, upon and over the surface of the classi- fication yard and mainline tracks to a height 22.5 feet above the top of rails completed and installed by Southern Pacific. The street when constructed on the elevated 22.5 foot street easement (hereby recognized and dedicated) shall be construc- ted only on an overpass bridge in accordance with Paragraph 2 of such Stipulation; and the City Commission hereby ACCEPTS THE DONATION AND DEDICATION of the additional 120 -foot ease- ment described in Paragraph 2 of the Stipulation for the widening of North "L" Street in the elevated location speci- fied, subject to the condition subsequent and to all other terms contained in such Paragraph 2. Section 4. The City Commission of the City of • La Porte hereby FINDS AND DETERMINES that the construction by Southern Pacific Transportation Company of several switch tracks (in addition to the two mainline tracks) across North "P" Street in the City of La Porte at grade, and the opera- tion of trains, engines and cars thereon, will constitute an extremely dangerous traffic hazard in such location which can- not be controlled by ordinary warning devices or safeguards. • Accordingly, the City Commission of the City of La Porte in -3-