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Minutes Regular Meeting La Porte City Council October 14, 1996, Page 2 • Mr. Steve Valerius, 140 Hazel, La Porte, Texas, addressed Council. Mr. Valerius spoke as the representative for a group of concerned citizens who call themselves "Old 146 Committee". Mr. Valerius asked the members of this committee in attendance to stand and be recognized. Mr. Valerius reported this committee is made up of representatives from most of the subdivisions South of Fairmont Parkway which have access to Old Highway 146 and their concerns are for a variety of issues with special emphasis on problems with Old Highway 146, referred to as Broadway. Mr. Valerius stated some of the concerns of the "Old 146 Committee" were abandoned buildings, some with graffiti on them, poorly maintained apartments, signs that are falling down, and small businesses that leave their trash sitting in front of their buildings. Mr. Valerius stated, "I am here today to encourage the Council to adopt Ordinance 96-2139 regarding the collection of garbage and trash." Mayor Malone called for Ms. Paula Bridges to come forward. Ms. Bridges was not in the Council Chambers at this time. 6. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 119, AND VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SOUTH 11TH STREET, TOWN OF LA FORTE (Ord. 96-2138) - G. Rankin Director of Planning Guy Rankin reviewed the summary and recommendation for the request. Mr. Rankin reported this Ordinance 96-2138 replaces the previously passed Ordinance 96-2130 which has been declared null & void due to the expiration of the 45 day period established for the applicant to meet conditions stipulated therein. Mr. Rankin reported this is the request from Decker McKim and Emery Farkas to vacate, abandon and close the alley of Block 119, Town of La Porte and the right-of--way of South 11th Street between Block 119 and 120 for the proposed construction for G & P Furniture Company. The newly requested Ordinance 96-2138 also stipulates certain prerequisites and deliverables to the City within a 45 day of passage and approval. Mr. Rankin answered questions from Councilpersons Clarke and McLaughlin. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 96-2138 - AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 119, TOWN OF LA FORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SOUTH 11TH STREET, TOWN OF LA FORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilcerson Thrower to approve Ordinance 96-2138 as read by the City Attorney Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None