HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2015-3605 close northernmost 125' of alley, block 72 2015-3605
ORDINANCE NO. 2015- /U,5
AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK
72, TOWN OF LA PORTE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A DEED TO
THE ADJOINING LANDOWNER, 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 the record
owner of the property abutting the hereinafter described portion of the alley in Block 72, Town
of La r P
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City Council of the City of La Porte has determined and does hereby d,
determine, and declare that the hereinafter described portion of the alley in Block 72, Town of
La Porte, is not suitable, needed, or beneficial to the public as a public road, street, or alley, and
the closing of hereinafter described portion of the alley in Block 72,Town of La Porte, is for the
protection of the public and for the public interest and benefit, and that the hereinafter
described portion of the alley in Block 72,Town of La Porte 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 portion of the alley in Block 72, Town of La Porte, is hereby permanently vacated,
abandoned, and closed by the City of La Porte, being generally illustrated on Exhibit "A"
incorporated herein, and further described to wit:
The northernmost 125' of the alley in Block 72,Town of La Porte, situated between the
east line of Lots 1 through 5 and the west line of Lots 28 through 32.
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
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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 luVAIN,4—�2015.
CITY OF P E
By:
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ATTEST: Ribby,
Patrice Fogarty, City S cretary
APPROVED:
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Knox W.Ask!ns, City Attorney
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