2002-08-12 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting

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e e REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: Requested By: Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A Department: Planninl! Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance: l Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested: Exhibits: 1 , Ordinance 2. Area Map Budgeted Item: _YES -LNO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City has entered into an agreement with Ms. Ethel Mae Smith to close the alley in Block 1150, Town of La Porte as partial consideration to acquire the property located between South 8th Street and the La Porte Cemetery (see Exhibit 2 - Area Map). In reviewing the closing request, Staff has determined that existing electrical facilities located within the alley will require that an easement be retained for Reliant Energy's facilities. The easement will occupy the closed alley and is described in Section 1 of the attached ordinance. Additionally, Staff has coordinated with Southwestern Bell, Time-Warner Communications and the City's Public Works Department, aU have responded with letters of no objection to the subject closing. Recommendation: Staff recommends closing, vacating, and abandoning the entire alley in Block 1150, Town of La Porte retaining a 16' utility easement as described in the ordinance to facilitate operation of existing Reliant Energy facilities within the alley. Action Required by Council: Consider approval of an ordinance to vacate, abandon and close the entire alley in Block 337, Town of La Porte; said ordinance to provide for dedication of a 16' utility easement to facilitate existing utility service to the southemmost 100' portion of the alley. Approved for Citv Council Al!enda B1fd I Date