ORD 1993-23 - Close Avenue J (7th Street To 8th Street) 08-17-1993WHEREAS
WHEREAS
WHEREAS
WHEREAS
WHEREAS
ORDINANCE NO. 93 -23
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, CLOSING AVENUE J FROM
7TH STREET TO 8TH STREET; AUTHORIZING THE SALE
OF THE ABANDONED RIGHT -OF -WAY TO THE
ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNER (HUNTSVILLE
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT); AND MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO.
Huntsville Independent School District has requested that the City close and
abandon that portion of Avenue J between 7th Street and 8th Street; and
The District is the only property owner abutting the portion of the street to be
closed; and
All the entities franchised by the City to use its right -of -ways have been notified
and have no objection to the closing of the right -of -way; and
The City considers the closing of a part of Avenue J to be good for the public
health, safety, and welfare; and
The City, after notice and public hearing, has considered all the public comments
received regarding this matter;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, that
SECTION 1: The portion of Avenue J from 7th Street to 8th Street is hereby closed, abandoned
and permanently vacated as a street or public thoroughfare of any kind or
character whatever.
SECTION 2: The fee to the land in Avenue J (as shown in Exhibit "A" attached) is hereby
release, and the Mayor and City Secretary are hereby authorized to execute the
appropriate quit claim deeds, save and except easements reserved for any and all
existing utilities.
SECTION 3: This ordinance shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS it day of
ATTEST:
Danna Welter, City Secretary
, 1993.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
H. Hodges, Mayor