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<br /> eEOUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEND. <br /> Agenda Date Requested: DFlQf:lmber 13. 1993 <br /> Requested By: ChRrlFls Harrinoton c!lv'-- Department: Plannlna <br /> .. - .. . <br /> X Report Resolution X Ordinance <br /> Exhibits: <br /> 1. Area Map <br /> 2. Ordinance <br /> 3. Application Me! I~!o f 1(;0;$ <br /> 4. letter from Highway Transport's Attorney <br /> SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION <br /> Highway Transport, Inc. has petitioned the City of La Porte to close, vacate and abandon <br /> two (2) existing public rights-of-way (undeveloped) being North 17th Street between Block <br /> 797 and 798 and the alley in Block 798 (see map attached). The total area equals 30,400 <br /> square feet. <br /> The closures are to facilitate expansion of their facilities and create a single contiguous <br /> tract of land for future development. Staff has reviewed the request and processed it <br /> through applicable procedures, with no objections noted. <br /> The appraised value of the property equals $29,100.40, which is payable to the City of La <br /> Porte. <br /> While Highway Transport does not currently own all of the adjoining property, they have <br /> a contract to close on the remaining parcel on December 22. Following that purchase, <br /> Highway Transport will provide the $29,100.40, necessary to complete this street and alley <br /> closure. <br /> The staff recommends approval of this request subject to: 1) the payment of $29,100.40, <br /> 2) The maximum length of time stipulated for completion of this street and alley closing <br /> shall be 45 days from approval by the City Council. <br /> Action Required by Council: <br /> Approve ordinance authorizing the closure and sale of the property as requested, subject <br /> to payment of the $29,100.40, within 45 days. <br /> Availability of Funds: NJA <br /> - General Fund - Water /Wastewater <br /> - Capital Improvement - General Revenue Sharing <br /> - Other <br /> Account Number: Funds Available: YES NO <br /> ADDroved for Cltv Council Aaenda <br /> G?~ 1: ~ \ 7...- 8 -C\ '3 <br /> Robert i. Herrera DATE <br /> City Manager <br />