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CITY OF HOUSTON - CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Date: 9/12/2023
District C
Item Creation Date: 8/10/2023
HPW20GRG10166/ABANDONMENT AND SALE OF A UTILITY EASEMENT WITHIN BLOCK 3 OF THE AVON PLACE ADDITION/SY23-015
Agenda Item#: 24.
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ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of a 3-foot-wide utility easement, out of Lot 1, Block 3 Avon Place, situated in the Obedience Smith Survey, Abstract Number 696, Harris County, Texas; abandoning said utility easement to Iain Kennedy and Elizabeth Sanchez Kennedy, the abutting property owners, in consideration of their cash payment to the City in the amount of $6,888.00, and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT C - KAMIN |
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SUBJECT: Ordinance authorizing the abandonment and sale of a 3-foot-wide utility easement within Lot 1, Block 3, out of the Avon Place Addition, out of the Obedience Smith Survey. Parcel SY23-015
RECOMMENDATION: (Summary) It is recommended City Council approve an ordinance authorizing the abandonment and sale of a 3-foot-wide utility easement within Lot 1, Block 3, out of the Avon Place Addition, out of the Obedience Smith Survey, in exchange for a consideration of $6,888.00. Parcel SY23-015
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION:
Iain Kennedy and Elizabeth Sanchez Kennedy, the underlying property owner, requested the abandonment and sale of a 3-foot-wide utility easement within Lot 1, Block 3, out of the Avon Place Addition, out of the Obedience Smith Survey. The applicant plans to build an addition to their current home over the existing easement. The Joint Referral Committee reviewed and approved the request.
Iain Kennedy and Elizabeth Sanchez Kennedy have completed the transaction requirements, have accepted the City's offer and have rendered payment in full.
The City will abandon and sell to Iain Kennedy and Elizabeth Sanchez Kennedy:
Parcel SY23-015
145 square feet utility easement: $6,888.00 (R)
Valued at $95.00 per square foot x 50%
TOTAL ABANDONMENT AND SALE $6,888.00
Therefore, it is recommended City Council approve an ordinance authorizing the abandonment and sale of a 3-foot-wide utility easement, within Lot 1, Block 3, out of the Avon Place Addition, out of the Obedience Smith Survey, in exchange for a consideration of $6,888.00.
Fiscal Note:
“Revenue for this item is included in the FY2024 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.”
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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E.
Director
Houston Public Works
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REVENUE
Fund 1000
General Fund |
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Addie L. Jackson, Esq.
Assistant Director
Real Estate Services
832-395-3164
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