HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2012-3414 closing the alley in Block 795ORDINANCE NO. 2012- q j L-
AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK
795, LA PORTE, AND THE SOUTH 152�E STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A DEED
TO THE ADJOINING LANDOWNER, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAWi AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has been
requested by the record owner of all of the property abutting
the hereinafter described alley in Block 795, La Porte, and
South 15th Street Right -of -Way, to vacate, abandon, and
permanently close the hereinafter described alley in Block 795,
La Porte, and South 15th Street Right -of -Way, La Porte, Harris
County, 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 795, La Porte, and South
15th Street Right -of -Way 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 795, La Porte,
and South 15th Street Right -of -Way is for the protection of the
public and for the public interest and benefit, and that the
hereinafter described alley in Block 795, La Porte, and South
15th Street Right -of -Way 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
253, Section 253.001, Texas Local Government Code, the
hereinafter described alley in Block 795, La Porte, and South
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15th Street Right -of -Way is hereby permanently vacated,
abandoned, and closed by the City of La Porte, to wit:
TRACT ONE:
The entire alley in Block 795, La Porte, situated
between Lots 1 through 16 and Lots 17 through 32 of
said block, containing a total of 6,400 square feet
and generally illustrated on Exhibit "A" incorporated
by reference herein.
TRACT TWO:
That portion of the South 15th Street Right -of -Way
situated between Lots 1 through 16 of Block 795 and
Lots 17 through 32 of Block 796, containing a total of
24,000 square feet and generally illustrated on
Exhibit "A" incorporated by reference 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 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, and it is so ordered.
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PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF i 2012.
By:
ATTEST:
Patrice Fogarty, ity S66retary
APPROVED:
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Knox W. Askins, City Attorney
CITY OF LA PORTE
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EXHIBIT 44A"
EXHIBIT "A" TO ORD. # 2012- N
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PROPOSED CLOSING
SOUTH 15TH 5T.
(60 x 400 = 24,00PROPOSED CLOSING
0 5Q. Fl) ALLEY IN BLOCK 795, LP
W. "D" ST. (16 x 400 = 6,400 SQ. FT.)
W. "E" ST.
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