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ORDINANCE NO. 2005-
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AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONlNG AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN
BLOCK 862, 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 reqUl::sted by the record
owner of all of the property abutting the hereinafter described alleys in Block 862, Town
of La Porte, Harris County, Texas; to vacate, abandon, and pemlanently close the
hereinafter described alley in Block 862, Town of La Porte Harris COWIty, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has determined and does hereby
find, determine, and declare that the hereinafter described alley in Block 862, Town of La
Porte, Harris County, Texas, is not suitable, needed, or beneficial to the:: public as a public
road, street, or alley, and the closing of hereinafter described alley in Block 862, Town of
La Porte, 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 alley in Block 862,
Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, should be vacated, abandoned, and permanently
closed.
BE ,IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF lLA PORTE:
Section 1.
Under and by virtue of the power granted to the City of La Porte under its
home rule charter and Chapter 253, Section 253.001, Texas Local Government Code, the
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hereinafter described alley of Block 862, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is
hereby permanently vacated, abandoned, and closed by the City of La Porte, to wit:
The entire alley of Block 862, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, containing
six thousand four hundred (6,400) square feet as generally illustrated on Exhibit
"A" attached hereto and made part of herein.
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 Hall of the City for the
time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public
as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the su~ject 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
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PASSED AND APPROVED, ~AY OF~~2005.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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Alton Pmter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Martha Gillett, City Secretary
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Knox W. Askins, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
CIRD. 2005-
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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Agenda Date Requested: ,,' Au2Ust 22. 2005'
Requ,sted By: Wayne J. S.,(~
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Department: Plannine
Appropriation
Source of Funds: N/A
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: _ NI A
Report: _Resolution: ~Ordinance:..K...
Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
1.. Ordinance
2. Area Map
Budgeted Item: _YES ...,LNO
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City has received an application from Decker McKim to vacate, abandon and close the alley in
Block 862, Town of La Porte. The applicant seeks closure of this .llley to facilitate future
development.
In reviewing the application, the Public Works Department has indicated that no existing City
utilities are located within the subject alley. Additionally, each of the City's franchised utility
companies (i.e. Centerpoint Energy, SBC & Time Warner Commwlication) have received
notification of the closing and each has submitted letters of no objection.
In accordance with Section 62.35 of the Code of Ordinances, Staffhas arnmged for an independent
appraisal to be conducted of the alley in question. As a result, the fair Imlfket value of the subject
property has been assessed at $1.00 per square foot. The City has received compensation in the
amount of $4,800.00 (75% of Fair Market Value as per the ordinance) fiom the applicant for the
closing, which contains a total of 6,400 square feet.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that City Council authorize vacating, abandoning, and closing of the alley in
Block 862, Town of La Porte, as petitioned by the applicant.
Action Required of Council:
Consider approval of ordinance to vacate, abandon, and close the alley in Block 862, Town .of La
Porte.
Approved for City Council Agenda
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Debra Brooks Fea lie, City ager
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