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Home My WebLink AboutO-1992-1812 . . HOLD ORDINANCE 1812 DO NOT GIVE OUT ANY CERTIFIED COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE UNTIL RESEARCHED . e ORDINANCE NO. 1812 AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF NORTH 17TH STREET, IN THE TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has been requested by record owner of all of the property abutting the hereinafter described portion of North 17th Street, in the Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, to vacate, abandon, and permanently close that portion of North 17th Street; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has determined and does hereby find, determine and declare that the hereinafter described portion of North 17th Street, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is not suitable, needed, or beneficial to the public as a public road, street and alley, and that the closing of the hereinafter described portion of North 17th Street, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is for the protection of the public and for the public interest and benefit, and that the hereinafter described portion of said North 17th Street, should be vacated, abandoned, and permanently closed. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. Under and by virtue of the power granted to the City of La Porte under its Home Rule Charter and Chapter 13, Title 28, Article 1175, of the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, 1925, the hereinafter described portion of North 17th Street, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is hereby permanently vacated, abandoned and closed by the City of La Porte, to-wit: Being that portion of the right-of-way of North 17th Street, lying and being situated between Block 653 and 654, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, and between the south right-of-way line of West Madison Street and the north right-of-way line of West Tyler Street. Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Ha11 of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the . . ORDINANCE NO. 1812 PAGE 2 public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED, this lOth day of February, 1992. CITY OF LA PORTE By/kn~ ~ man L. Ma on , Mayor ATTEST: ~~. Clty Secrefary .. , -. I . e Ctl1Je'l__ (O.,".I.'..d'.. {e, (j.;}~t17f tJ..'~ /' ~~'1~ . . ~ ,. ~ CITY OF LA PonTE APPLICATION FOR TUE CLOSING OF STnEETS AND ALLEYS CD · Date_..23 July, r 1991_ ' Anthony Crane Re_n_t'?J_ of_ Te~~.l_ Inc. (or option holder, etc) ~he following described real property located within the City of La Porte, Texas, her"eby request and make application under' the terms of Or;dinance Number 155..Q for" the vac'ating, abandoning and closina of the following Streets aridlor Alleys: I, the undersigned owner of \. 1.EJ:!.A~~C njY..IJON' O~IJE.ETS 1\ NOlO R ALL EYS Street(s) 17 - 32 Block 654 -17th street Alley(s) RQ.~_ ..oJ': _SillLC!.,[g_.f:....EUti: : 106 .L.1 0 0 _,~uare fee t REASON FO R ij~Q.lL~.ST To purchase the a<!,;i?!-~!..ng propeEty North of our exis.tipg property '(17th street), ,BloCk 654. Plot Plan Attached x Proof of Owncr'shi,p Post Office Box 14707 Add t'ess ~For~ Worth, Texas 76117 Telephone Number' 817/498-2221 Submitted herewith is an application AfP--RM.SJtLI...RE.Q..llMA T ION (l~ooo,7/t .1.4S ~ 1.5): q.ooo.oo IICAD Prime Rate .15 pe r squa t'e foot. P,-ime Rate .~ ~er Con t t'oIle r: __________ S' ature) $ q-~o.OO square foot. Adjacent Property HC1\D Concurrence of Revenue Fee to be collected by City: Z./_~___ ACTION " Recommcnded action to City Council City Council 1\ction Date o r'd .\ n a n c e No. _____ dated ,.... 617 -YA-Vl~M.2!!,-,- :ZQ~LJIH I J.....:J " __J ~\___-.- .. T\,"-: C ,'" ,30 RCP u JI --- -- i':--"I'1. .... -~F~ """'"-:00; l' .;: I -\ \ r~\ X "I .I 1\ 7' \ ~ \ I, '~\ " ,= ,I 1\ \ 64~ ,I \ II! U\ ~ /, -\, ~ \ I' . ~~D $~ C'tJ&"Sl '-~ <-'~ ~1'I~,' \ ,," Sr;-) '. " ~ '~ \ \ I' \ ~ -1 ... ~ I ~-I- \ \ ...:~ ".. :.... 654.... ~ . 6>3 \ \~ 6~ _ ~'.. 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(409) 727-7060 Re: Application of Anthony Crane Rental of Texas, Inc. To Close the Right-of-Way of 17th Street in La Porte, Between Blocks 654 and 653, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Dear Mr. Dowden: I represent the City of La Porte as its City Attorney. The City has asked me to review the above referenced matter. I have prepared and enclose herewith, copy of a proposed ordinance for the February 10, 1992, City of La Porte City Council agenda, closing the subject street right-of-way. The City of La Porte has received the Harris County Appraisal District prime rate appraisal, of $0.25 per square foot. 24,000 square foot, times $0.25 per square foot, times a factor of 1.5, equals a $9,000.00 appraisal amount which should be paid to the City of La Porte by cashiers check. In reviewing the file, the only other matters which I note must be accomplished by you and your client, before a certified copy of the street closing ordinance can be delivered to you by the City, is the completion of the hold harmless letter to the City, by an official of Anthony Crane, in same form as the letters which you furnished from the adjoining property owners. The City will also need evidence of title of the adjoining property owners who gave their consent. I assume this will be no problem for Anthony Crane, for, as I understand the file, your firm is purchasing these properties from the various owners. Copies of current title commitments on these adjoining propertis will satisfy this requirement. I am sure you are aware that the legal effect of the passage of the ordinance, and its recording in the County Clerk's office, is to revert the former street right-of-way, one-half thereof to the abutting property owners on each side of the street. Finally, the City will require evidence of the ownership of Anthony Crane Rental of Texas, Inc., of Lots 17 to 32, Block 654, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. This can take the form of furnishing -; .. ," e -: . ,," Mr. Lairon w. Dowden, Jr. February 6, 1992 Nederland, TX 77627 Page 2 the City a copy of your client's deed and title pOlicy, with your opinion letter currently dated that your client is the record owner of the property. If you have any questions, or if I can be of any further assistance, please give me a call. ~~lY Knox W. Askins City Attorney City of La Porte KWA: sw Enclosure cc: Mr. ohn Joerns sistant City Manager City of La Porte ~ ~ . . (ANTHONY CRANE LETTERHEAD) City of La Porte P.O. Box 1115 La Porte, TX 77572 Re: Street Closing Application Gentlemen: Anthony Crane Rental of Texas, Inc., has filed an application with the City of La Porte to permanently vacate, abandon and close the right-of-way of North 17th Street in La Porte, between Blocks 654 and 653, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Anthony Crane Rental of Texas, Inc., is the owner of Lots 1 to 16, Block 653, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. This letter will constitute the written consent to the closing of the above described right-of-way by the City of La Porte. Anthony Crane Rental of Texas, Inc., waives any claims for damages against the City of La Porte and further agrees to save and hold harmless the City from any other claims that may arise against the City in vacating, abandoning and closing the above described right- of-way. Yours very truly, Anthony Crane Rental of Texas, Inc. By: Samuel R. Anthony, President