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HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2023-3914 & Deed Without WarrantyORDINANCE NO.2023-3914 AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF THE NORTH A STREET, NORTH E STREET, DONALDSON AVENUE, AND BLACKWELL STREET RIGHTS -OF -WAY SITUATED IN THE J. HUNTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT NUMBER 35, HARRIS COUNTY, TX, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A DEED TO THE ADJOINING LANDOWNER; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has been requested by the record owner of the property abutting a portion of the North A Street, North E Street, Donaldson Avenue, and Blackwell Street rights -of -way situated in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, TX, to vacate, abandon and close 12,620 square feet of said rights -of way, and; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has determined and does hereby find, determine, and declare that a portion of the North A Street, North E Street, Donaldson Avenue, and Blackwell Street rights -of -way situated in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, TX is not suitable, needed, or beneficial to the public as a public road, street, or alley, and the closing a portion of the North A Street, North E Street, Donaldson Avenue, and Blackwell Street rights -of -way situated in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, TX, is for the protection of the public and for the public interest and benefit, and that a portion of the North A Street, North E Street, Donaldson Avenue, and Blackwell Street rights -of -way situated in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, TX, should be vacated, abandoned, and permanently closed. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS: Section 1. Under and by virtue of the power granted to the City of La Porte under its home rule charter, Chapter 62 of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances and Chapter 253, Texas Local Government Code, a portion of the North A Street, North E Street, Donaldson Avenue, and Blackwell Street rights -of -way situated in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, TX is hereby permanently vacated, abandoned, and closed by the City of La Porte, such right-of-way being generally illustrated on Exhibit "A" incorporated herein, and further described to wit: BEING a 0.2897 acre (12,620 square feet) parcel of land located in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, Texas, and being a portion of North "A" Street (60 feet wide), a portion of North "E" Street (60 feet wide), a portion of Donaldson Avenue (called 60 feet wide), and a portion of Blackwell Street (called 60 feet wide) as shown on La Porte Texas First Division a subdivision of record in Volume 1, Page 27 in the Map Records of Harris County, Texas (M.R.H.C.). Said 0.2897 acre tract being more particularly described as follows (bearings are based on the Texas Coordinate System of 1983, South Central Zone): BEGINNING at a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set for the northwest corner of Lot 36, Block 988 of said La Porte Texas First Division, being on the south right-of-way line of said North "E" Street and the southwest corner of the herein described tract; 0) THENCE, North 030 04' 30" East, departing the south right-of-way line of said North "E" Street, a distance of 60.00 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set for the southwest corner of Lot 17, Block 973 of said La Porte Texas First Division and the northwest corner of the herein described tract, same being on the south right-of-way line of said North "E" Street; THENCE North 86° 54' 03" East, with the north right-of-way line of said North "E" Street and the south line of said Lot 17, Block 973, a distance of 125.00 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set for the southeast corner of said Lot 17, Block 973 and an angle point of the herein described tract, same being the intersection of the north right-of-way line of said North "E" Street and the west right-of-way line of said Donaldson Avenue; THENCE, North 03' 04' 30" West, with the east line of said Block 973 and the west right-of-way line of said Donaldson Avenue, a distance of 110.52 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set marking the north corner of the herein described tract; THENCE, South 30' 18' 16" East, departing the east line of said Block 973 and the west right-of- way line of said Donaldson Avenue, a distance of 124.43 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set marking an angle point of the herein described tract, same being in the centerline of said North "A" Street; THENCE, South 59° 46' 33" West, with the centerline of said North "A" Street, a distance of 30.56 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set marking an angle point of the herein described tract and the centerline intersection of said North "A" Street and said Blackwell Street; THENCE, South 03' 04' 30" East, with the centerline of said Blackwell Street, a distance of 45.92 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set for the southeast corner of the herein described tract, same being the intersection of the centerline of said Blackwell Street and the south right-of-way line of said North "E" Street; THENCE, South 86' 54' 03" West, with the north line of said Block 988 and its extension and the south right-of-way line of said North "E" Street, a distance of 154. 7 4 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 0.2897 acre (12,620 square feet) of land. Section 2. That the abandonment, vacation and closure provided for herein is made and accepted subject to all present zoning and deed restrictions if the latter exist, and all easements, whether apparent or non -apparent, aerial, surface or underground. Section 3. That the abandonment, vacation and closure provided for herein shall extend only to the public right, title, easement and interest and shall be construed to extend only to that interest which the governing body for the City of La Porte may legally and lawfully abandon, vacate and close. Section 4. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and deliver a Deed Without Warranty to the abutting owner upon completion of all conditions and requirements set forth in this Ordinance. Section 5. That the abutting property owner shall pay all costs associated with procedures necessitated by the request to abandon a portion of the North A Street, North E Street, Donaldson Avenue, and Blackwell Street rights -of -way situated in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, TX, as described in this Ordinance, plus compensation for the market value of such abandoned property in accordance Chapter 62 of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances. Section 6. 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 7: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section S. If any part or portion of this ordinance shall be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect or impair any remaining portions or provisions of the ordinance. Section 9. This ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 13"1 day of MARCH 2O23. CITY OF PORTE, TEXAS Louis . Rigby, or APPROVED AS TO FORM: Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney TExaS 7,1 Certification of Public Record 1, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify the attached document is a true and correct copy of the original Ordinance 2023-39 1 4 passed and approved by the City Council of La Porte and kept by the City SecretarYs. Office of the City of La Porte, Texas. Lee; o dward, City Secreta ity-e La�Rc;t�, Texas Date' (City Seal) DEED WITHOUT WARRANTY NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS: IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON, YOU MAY REMOVE OR STRIKE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM THIS INSTRUMENT BEFORE IT IS FILED FOR RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS: YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER. Date: 3 2023 Grantor: CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, a municipal corporation Mailing Address: 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571 Grantee: CITY OF MORGAN'S POINT, TEXAS, a municipal corporation Mailing Address: 510 Bayridge Rd., Morgan's Point, TX, 77571 Consideration: Ten and No/100 Dollars ($10.00) cash and other good and valuable considerations Property: (including any improvements): Being a portion of the North A Street, North E Street, Donaldson Avenue, and Blackwell Street rights -of -way situated in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, TX, and containing a cumulative total of 12,620 square feet, and be more fully described as follows: BEING a 0.2897 acre (12,620 square feet) parcel of land located in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35,14arris County, Texas, and being a portion of North "A" Street (60 feet wide), a portion of North "E" Street (60 feet wide), a portion of Donaldson Avenue (called 60 feet wide), and a portion of Blackwell Street (called 60 feet wide) as shown on La Porte Texas First Division a subdivision of record in Volume 1, Page 27 in the Map Records of Harris County, Texas (M.R.H.C.). Said 0.2897 acre tract being more particularly described as follows (bearings are based on the Texas Coordinate System of 1983, South Central Zone): BEGINNING at a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set for the northwest corner of Lot 36, Block 988 of said La Porte Texas First Division, being on the south right-of-way line of said North "E" Street and the southwest corner of the herein described tract; THENCE, North 03' 04' 30" East, departing the south right-of-way line of said North "E" Street, a distance of 60.00 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set for the southwest corner of Lot 17, Block 973 of said La Porte Texas First Division and the northwest corner of the herein described tract, same being on the south right-of-way line of said North "E" Street; THENCE North 86* 54' 03" East, with the north right-of-way line of said North "E" Street and the south line of said Lot 17, Block 973, a distance of 125.00 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set for the southeast corner of said Lot 17, Block 973 and an angle point of the herein described tract, same being the intersection of the north right-of-way line of said North "E" Street and the west right-of-way line of said Donaldson Avenue; THENCE, North 03' 04' 30" West, with the east line of said Block 973 and the west right-of-way line of said Donaldson Avenue, a distance of 110.52 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set marking the north corner of the herein described tract; THENCE, South 30° 18' 16" East, departing the east line of said Block 973 and the west right-of- way line of said Donaldson Avenue, a distance of 124.43 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set marking an angle point of the herein described tract, same being in the centerline of said North "A" Street; THENCE, South 59° 46' 33" West, with the centerline of said North "A" Street, a distance of 30.56 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set marking an angle point of the herein described tract and the centerline intersection of said North "A" Street and said Blackwell Street; THENCE, South 03' 04' 30" East, with the centerline of said Blackwell Street, a distance of 45.92 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set for the southeast corner of the herein described tract, same being the intersection of the centerline of said Blackwell Street and the south right-of-way line of said North "E" Street. Reservations from and Exception to Conveyance and Warranty: This conveyance is made subject to all and singular the restrictions, conditions, oil, gas, and other mineral reservations, easements, and covenants, if any, applicable to and enforceable against the above described property as reflected by the records of the county clerk of the aforesaid county. Grantor for the consideration and subject to the reservations from and exceptions to conveyance, conveys to Grantee the property without express or implied warranty, and all warranties that might arise by common law and the warranties in §5.023 of the Texas Property Code (or its successor) are excluded. City of krForte, Texas LN Approved as to form: Clark T. Askins Assistant City Attorney CorVD. Alexander City Manager STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF HARMS § This instrument was acknowledged before me on the I q "—h day of M 6(r'GV1 , 20 2-3 , by Corby D. Alexander, City Manager of the City of La Porte, Texas, a municipal corporation. 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Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris Comity, TX, to vacate, abandon and close 12,620 square feet of said rights -of way, and; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has determined and does hereby find, determine, and declare that a portion of the North A Street, North E Street, Donaldson Avenue, and Blackwell Street rights -of -way situated in the L Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, TX is not suitable, needed, or beneficial to the public as a public road, street, or alley, and the closing a portion of the North A Street, North E Street, Donaldson Avenue, and Blackwell Street rights -of -way situated in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, TX, is for the protection of the public and for the public interest and benefit, and that a portion of the North A Shrcet, North E Street, Donaldson Avenue, and Blackwell Street rights -of -way situated in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, TX, should be vacated, abandoned, and permanently closed. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS: SectLoa Under and by virtue of the power granted to the City of La Porte under its home rule charter, Chapter 62 ofthe City of La Porte Code of Ordinances and Chapter 2S3, Texas Local Government Code, a portion of the North A Street, North E Str+eet, Donaldson Avenue, and Blackwell Street rights -of -way situated in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, TX is hereby permanently vacated, abandoned, and closed by the City of La Porte, such right-of-way being generally illustrated on Exhibit "A" incorporated herein, and further described to wit: BEING a 0.2897 acre (12,620 square feet) parcel of land located in the J. 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That the abutting property owner shall pay all costs associated with procedures necessitated by the request to abandon a portion of the North A Street, North E Street, Donaldson Avenue, and Blackwell Street rights -of -way situated in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, TX, as described in this Ordinance, plus compensation for the market value of such abandoned property in accordance Chapter 62 of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances. Section 6. The City Council officially finds, detennines, 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 Own Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Oovemment 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 7: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section—& If any part or portion of this ordinance shall be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect or impair any remaining portions or provisions of the ordinance. Section 9. This ordinance shaU be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 130' day of MARCH 2023. CITY OF 1A PORTE, TEXAS is . Rigby, Wor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Ad Clark Aslcins, Assistant City Attorney Ap jf Vp - ..�•y . C. --"GC"T'""'•,y; ~�:Yi/'' ,�. rf •���•^.'1 pr�t;'�� �_•��r�Sk- 'Y; . _ m .� IV O N W O co W ►ii 1, Certification of Pubic Recvral the undersigned authority, do hereby certify the attached document is a true and correct copy of the original ordinance 2023-3914 passed and approved by the City Council of La Porte and kept by the City y of La Porte, Texas. (City Seal) C7 M d' O 0) i M N O N i A RP-2023-90493 # Pages 7 03/15/2023 10:53 AM e-Filed & e-Recorded in the Official Public Records of HARRIS COUNTY TENESHIA HUDSPETH COUNTY CLERK Fees $38.00 RECORDERS MEMORANDUM This instrument was received and recorded electronically and any blackouts, additions or changes were present at the time the instrument was filed and recorded. Any provision herein which restricts the sale, rental, or use of the described real property because of color or race is invalid and unenforceable under federal law. THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS I hereby certify that this instrument was FILED in File Number Sequence on the date and at the time stamped hereon by me; and was duly RECORDED in the Official Public Records of Real Property of Harris County, Texas. o�1vY�►�'az�. 00 /uus+� �y' \ ti COUNTY CLERK HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS ORDINANCE NO.2023-3914 AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF THE NORTH A STREET, NORTH E STREET, DONALDSON AVENUE, AND BLACKWELL STREET RIGHTS -OF -WAY SITUATED IN THE J. HUNTER SURVEY, ABSTRACT NUMBER. 35, HARRIS COUNTY, TX, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A DEED TO THE ADJOE41NG LANDOWNER; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has been requested by the record owner of the property abutting a portion of the North A Street, North E Street, Donaldson Avenue, and Blackwell Street rights -of -way situated in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, TX, to vacate, abandon and close 12,620 square feet of said rights -of way, and; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has determined and does hereby find, determine, and declare that a portion of the North A Street, North E Street, Donaldson Avenue, and Blackwell Street rights -of -way situated in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, TX is not suitable, needed, or beneficial to the public as a public road, street, or alley, and the closing a portion of the North A Street, North E Street, Donaldson Avenue, and Blackwell Street rights -of -way situated in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, TX, is for the protection of the public and for the public interest and benefit, and that a portion of the North A Street, North E Street, Donaldson Avenue, and Blackwell Street rights -of -way situated in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, TX, should be vacated, abandoned, and permanently closed. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS: Sectio Under and by virtue of the power granted to the City of La Porte under its home rule charter, Chapter 62 of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances and Chapter 253, Texas Local Government Code, a portion of the North A Street, North E Street, Donaldson Avenue, and Blackwell Street rights -of -way situated in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Hams County, TX is hereby permanently vacated, abandoned, and closed by the City of La Porte, such right-of-way being generally illustrated on Exhibit "A" incorporated herein, and further described to wit: BEING a 0.2897 acre (12,620 square feet) parcel of land located in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, Texas, and being a portion ofNorth "A" Street (60 feet wide), a portion of North "E" Street (60 feet wide), a portion of Donaldson Avenue (called 60 feet wide), and a portion of Blackwell Street (called 60 feet wide) as shown on La Porte Texas First Division a subdivision of record in Volume 1, Page 27 in the Map Records of Harris County, Texas (M.R.H.C.). Said 0.2897 acre tract being more particularly described as follows (bearings are based on the Texas Coordinate System of 1983, South Central Zone): BEGINNING at a 518 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set for the northwest corner of Lot 36, Block 988 of said La Porte Texas First Division, being on the south right-of-way line of said North "E" Street and the southwest comer of the herein described tract; �q THENCE, North 03° 04' 30" East, departing the south right-of-way line of said North "E" Street, a distance of 60.00 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set for the southwest corner of Lot 17, Block 973 of said La Porte Texas First Division and the northwest corner of the herein described tract, same being on the south right-of-way line of said North "E" Street, THENCE North 86° 54 03" East, with the north right-of-way line of said North "E" Street and the south line of said Lot 17, Block 973, a distance of 125.00 feet to a 518 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set for the southeast comer of said Lot 17, Block 973 and an angle point of the herein described tract, same being the intersection of the north right-of-way line of said North "E" Street and the west right-of-way line of said Donaldson Avenue; THENCE, North 030 04' 30" West, with the east line of said Block 973 and the west right-of-way line of said Donaldson Avenue, a distance of 110.52 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set marking the north corner of the herein described tract; THENCE, South 30" 18' 16" East, departing the east line of said Block 973 and the west right-of- way line of said Donaldson Avenue, a distance of 124.43 feet to a 518 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set marking an angle point of the herein described tract, same being in the centerline of said North "A" Street; THENCE, South 59146 33" West, with the centerline of said North "A" Street, a distance of 30.56 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set marking an angle point of the herein described tract and the centerline intersection of said North "A" Street and said Blackwell Street; THENCE, South 03" 04' 30" East, with the centerline of said Blackwell Street, a distance of 45.92 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set for the southeast corner of the herein described tract, same being the intersection of the centerline of said Blackwell Street and the south right-of-way line of said North "E" Street; THENCE, South 86° 54' 03" West, with the north line of said Block 988 and its extension and the south right-of-way line of said North "E" Street, a distance of 154. 7 4 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 0.2897 acre (12,620 square feet) of land. Section That the abandonment, vacation and closure provided for herein is made and accepted subject to all present zoning and deed restrictions if the latter exist, and all easements, whether apparent or non -apparent, aerial, surface or underground. ecti n 3. That the abandonment, vacation and closure provided for herein shall extend only to the public right, title, easement and interest and shall be construed to extend only to that interest which the governing body for the City of La Porte may legally and lawfully abandon, vacate and close. Section 4. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and deliver a Deed Without Warranty to the abutting owner upon completion of all conditions and requirements set forth in this Ordinance. 3 Section 5. That the abutting property owner shall pay all costs associated with procedures necessitated by the request to abandon a portion of the North A Street, North E Street, Donaldson Avenue, and Blackwell Street rights -of -way situated in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, TX, as described in this Ordinance, plus compensation for the market value of such abandoned property in accordance Chapter 62 of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances. Section 6. 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 Ball 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 7: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 8. 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City secretary.rAN-e�aEcdb, Texas Date' (City Seal) Ix rq RP-2023-90467 03/15/2023 ER $26.00 t— t0 0 0 M N 0 N i n DEED WITHOUT WARRANTY NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIAL]TY RFGM: IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON, YOU MAY REMOVE OR STRIKE ANY OF THE FOLLOWINQ INFORMATION FROM THIS INSTRUMENT BEFORE IT IS FILED FOR RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS: YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR YOUR DRIVER`S LICENSE NUMBER. - Date: 2W Grantor: CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, a municipal corporation Mailing Address: 604 West Fairmont parkway, LaPorte, TX 77571 Grantee: CITY OF MORGAN'S POINT, TEXAS, a municipal corporation Mailing Address: 510 Bayridge Rd., Morgan's Point, TX, 77571 Consideratiaa: Ten and No1100 Dollars (810.00) cash and other goad and valuable considerations Property: (including any improvements): Being a portion of the North A Street, North E Street, Donaldson Avesta, and Blackwell Street rights -of way sitttated in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, TX, and containing a cumulative total of 12,620 square feet, and be more fully des abed as follows: Ballo a 0.2897 arm (12,620 square feet) parcel of land located in the J. Hunf Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, Texas, and being a portion ofNorth "A" Street (60 fert wide), a portion of North "E" Street (60 feet wide), a portion of Donaldson Avenue (called 60 feet wide), and a portion of Blackwall Street (called 60 feet wide) as shown on La Porte Texas First Division a subdivision of record in Volume 1, Page 27 in the Map Records of Harris County, Texas (MJLH.C.). Said 0.2897 acre tract being more particularly descn`bed as follows (bearings are based on the Texas Coordinate System of 1983, South Central Zone): BEGINNING at a SA inch iron roil with cap stamped "Cobb Fcadley & Associates" set for the northwest corner of Lot 36, Block 988 of said La Porte Texas First Division, being on the south right-of-way line of said North "E" Street and the southwest comer of the herein described tract; i7MNCE, North 03° 04' 30" East, departing the south right-of-way line of said North "B" Street, a distance of 60.00 feet to a 5A inch iron rod with cap stamped 'Cobb Fendley & Associates" set for the southwest comer of Lot 17, Block 973 of said La Porte Texas First Division and the northwest corner of the herein described tract, same being on the south right-of-way line of said North "E" Street; THENCE Notch 86° 54' 03" East, with the north right-of-way line of said North "E" Street and the south be of said Lot 17, Block 973, a distance of 125.00 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set for the southeast corner of said Lot 17, Block 973 and an angle point of the herein described tract, same being the intersection of the north right-of-way line of said North "E" Street and the west right-of-way line of said Donaldson Avenue; THENCE, North 030 04' 30" West, with the east line of said Block 973 and the west right-of-way line of said Donaldson Avenue, a distance of 110.52 feet to a 519 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set marking the north corner of the herein described tract; THENCE, South 30° 18' 16" East, departing the east Line of said Block 973 and the west right-of- way line of said Donaldson Avenue, a distance of 124.43 feet to a 519 inch firm rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set marking an angle point of the herein described tract, same being in the centerline of said North W' Street; THENCE, South 59' 46 33" West with the centerline of said North "A" Street, a distance of 3056 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set marking an angle point of the herein described tract and the centerline intersection of said North "A" Street and said Blackwell Street; THENCE, South 03° W 30" East, with the centerline of said Blackwell Street, a distance of 45.92 feet to a 518 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set for the southeast co comer of the herein described tract, same being the intersection of the centerline of said Blackwell Cp Street and the south right-of-way line of said Worth "E" Street. rn NReservations from and Exception to Conveyance and Warranty: This conveyance is made subject to all O and singular the restrictions, conditions, oil, gas, and other mineral reservations, easements, and N covenants, if any, applicable to and enforceable against the above described property as reflected by the tL records of the county clerk of the aforesaid county. lY Grantor forthe consideration and subject to the reservations from and exceptions to conveyance, conveys to Grantee the property without express or implied warranty, and all warranties that might arise by common law and the warranties in §5.023 of the Texas Property Code (or its successor) are excluded. City of orte, Texas By: Co D. Alexander City Manager Approved as to form: Clark T. Askins Assistant City Attorney t� O O O M N O N CL 6�IY;Yme)-ov COUNTY OF HARRIS This instrument was acknowledged before me on the I q+-6 day of Ma rGh , 20 23 , by Corby D. Alexander, City Manager of the City of Ls Porte, Texas, a municipal corporation. HALEY 8OWE AS Notary POUo. State of Taws Comm. Evtras 07-06-2M Notary 1D 13119M4 AFTER RE, CORDING RETURN TO: ASKINS & ASKINS, P.C. P.O. Box 1218 LaPorte, TX 77572-1218 Notary 110fic, State of Texas PREPARED IN THE LAW OFFICE OF: ASKINS & ASKINS, P.C. P.O. Box 1218 La Porte, TX 77572-1218 d' O O i M N O N a. i u RP-2023-90467 # Pages 4 03/15/2023 10:47 AM e-Filed & e-Recorded in the Official Public Records of HARRIS COUNTY TENESHIA HUDSPETH COUNTY CLERK Fees $26.00 RECORDERS MEMORANDUM This instrument was received and recorded electronically and any blackouts, additions or changes were present at the time the instrument was filed and recorded. Any provision herein which restricts the sale, rental, or use of the described real property because of color or race is invalid and unenforceable under federal law. THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS I hereby certify that this instrument was FILED in File Number Sequence on the date and at the time stamped hereon by me; and was duly RECORDED in the Official Public Records of Real Property of Harris County, Texas. tOt SGq,�U� $ �Y1.'�-A4-& Zy �� i COUNTY CLERK ��� a HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS DEED WITHOUT WARRANTY NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS: IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON, YOU MAY REMOVE OR STRIKE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM THIS INSTRUMENT BEFORE IT IS FILED FOR RECORD IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS: YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER. Date: -J 2023 Grantor: CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, a municipal corporation Mailing Address: 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571 Grantee: CITY OF MORGAN'S POINT, TEXAS, a municipal corporation Mailing Address: 510 Bayridge Rd., Morgan's Point; TX, 77571 Consideration: Ten and No/100 Dollars ($10.00) cash and other good and valuable considerations Property: (including any improvements): Being a portion of the North A Street, North E Street, Donaldson Avenue, and Blackwell Street rights -of -way situated in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, TX, and containing a cumulative total of 12,620 square feet, and be more fully described as follows: BEING a 0.2897 acre (12,620 square feet) parcel of land located in the J. Hunter Survey, Abstract Number 35, Harris County, Texas, and being a portion of North "A" Street (60 feet wide), a portion of North "E" Street (60 feet wide), a portion of Donaldson Avenue (called 60 feet wide), and a portion of Blackwell Street (called 60 feet wide) as shown on La Porte Texas First Division a subdivision of record in Volume 1, Page 27 in the Map Records of Harris County, Texas (M.R.H.C.). Said 0.2897 acre tract being more particularly described as follows (bearings are based on the Texas Coordinate System of 1983, South Central Zone): BEGINNING at a 518 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set for the northwest corner of Lot 36, Block 988 of said La Porte Texas First Division, being on the south right-of-way line of said North "E" Street and the southwest corner of the herein described tract; THENCE, North 03° 04' 30" East, departing the south right-of-way line of said North "E" Street, a distance of 60.00 feet to a 518 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set for the southwest corner of Lot 17, Block 973 of said La Porte Texas First Division and the northwest corner of the herein described tract, same being on the south right-of-way line of said North "E" Street; THENCE North 86° 54' 03" East, with the north right-of-way line of said North "E" Street and the south line of said Lot 17, Block 973, a distance of 125.00 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set for the southeast corner of said Lot 17, Block 973 and an angle point of the herein described tract, same being the intersection of the north right-of-way line of said North "E" Street and the west right-of-way line of said Donaldson Avenue; THENCE, North 03° 04' 30" West, with the east line of said Block 973 and the west right-of-way line of said Donaldson Avenue, a distance of 110.52 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set marking the north corner of the herein described tract; THENCE, South 30' 18' 16" East, departing the east line of said Block 973 and the west right-of- way line of said Donaldson Avenue, a distance of 124.43 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set marking an angle point of the herein described tract, same being in the centerline of said North "A" Street; THENCE, South 59' 46' 33" West, with the centerline of said North "A" Street, a distance of 30.56 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set marking an angle point of the herein described tract and the centerline intersection of said North "A" Street and said Blackwell Street; THENCE, South 03° 04' 30" East, with the centerline of said Blackwell Street, a distance of 45.92 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap stamped "Cobb Fendley & Associates" set for the southeast corner of the herein described tract, same being the intersection of the centerline of said Blackwell Street and the south right-of-way line of said North "E" Street. Reservations from and Exception to Conveyance and Warranty: This conveyance is made subject to all and singular the restrictions, conditions, oil, gas, and other mineral reservations, easements, and covenants, if any, applicable to and enforceable against the above described property as reflected by the records of the county clerk of the aforesaid county. Grantor for the consideration and subject to the reservations from and exceptions to conveyance, conveys to Grantee the property without express or implied warranty, and all warranties that might arise by common law and the warranties in §5.023 of the Texas Property Code (or its successor) are excluded. City of orte, Texas By: Cor D. Alexander City Manager Approved as to form: Clark T. Askins Assistant City Attorney STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF HAR.RIS § This instrument was acknowledged before me on the ! q+h day of MQY'61tq , 2Q 23 , by Corby D. Alexander, City Manager of the City of La Porte, Texas, a municipal corporation. `avnN,.; MALEY BOWERS Notary Publts, Stato of Toxas fe= comet. Expires t}7052025 Notaryl013t19629A AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO: ASKINS & ASKINS, P.C. P.O. Box 1218 La Porte, TX 77572-1218 Notary Pailic, State of Texas PREPARED IN THE LAW OFFICE OF: ASKINS & ASKINS, P.C. P.O. Box 1218 LaPorte, TX 77572-1218 askins & askins P.C. ATTORNEYS and COUNSELORS Knox W. Askins C1arkT. Askins March 16, 2023 Harris County Appraisal District ATTENTION: NAME/ADDRESS CHANGE P.O. BOX 922012 Houston, TX 77292-2012 (C(UFIi� Re: Right-of-way closure, being portion of North A St., North E St., Donaldson Ave. and Blackwell St. J. Hunter Survey Dear Sir/Madam: I enclose copy of street right-of-way closure ordinance, passed by the La Porte City Council on March 13, 2023, and recorded under Harris County Clerk's File No. PR-2023-90493, along with Deed Without Warranty from the City of La Porte, Texas to the City of Morgan's Point, Texas dated March 13, 2023, and recorded under Harris County Clerk's File No. 2023-90467. Please place this property on your tax rolls in the name of City of Morgan's Point, Texas and maintain as EXEMPT from taxation. Thank you for your kind assistance in this matter. Yours very truly, c Clark T. Askins CTA:mr Enclosure Mr. Corby Alexander alexanderc@la-portetx.gov 702 W. Fairmont Parkway, P.O. Box 1218, La Porte, TX 77572-1218 281.471.1887 phone • clark@askinslaw.com