SUBJECT: Ordinance authorizing the abandonment and sale of a ±15 foot-wide alley, from Sandman Street east to Bethje Street, located within Block 5A, of the Brunner Addition, out of the John Austin Survey, A-1. Parcel SY20-032
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended City Council approve an ordinance authorizing the abandonment and sale of a ±15 foot-wide alley, from Sandman Street east to Bethje Street, located within Block 5A, of the Brunner Addition, out of the John Austin Survey, A-1, in exchange for a consideration of $300,000.00. Parcel SY20-032
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: Mikalla Hodges of Jones | Carter Engineering on behalf of DePelchin Children’s Center, Inc. (Brian Pate, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer) requested the abandonment and sale of a ±15 foot-wide alley, from Sandman Street east to Bethje Street, located within Block 5A, of the Brunner Addition, out of the John Austin Survey, A-1. The applicant plans to incorporate the subject alley into its abutting property for future development. The Joint Referral Committee reviewed and approved the request. DePelchin Children’s Center, Inc. has completed the transaction requirements, has accepted the City's offer, and has rendered payment.
The City will abandon and sell to DePelchin Children’s Center, Inc.:
Parcel SY20-032
3,750 square feet of right-of-way easement $300,000.00
Valued at $80.00 per square foot x 100%
TOTAL ABANDONMENT AND SALE $300,000.00
Therefore, it is recommended City Council approve an ordinance authorizing the abandonment and sale of a ±15 foot-wide alley, from Sandman Street east to Bethje Street, located within Block 5A, of the Brunner Addition, out of the John Austin Survey, A-1, in exchange for a consideration of $300,000.00.
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director
Houston Public Works