ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of an alley, from Interstate 45 South to Park Place Boulevard, between Dover Street and Erie Street, in Block 24 of Park Place , and a utility easement being out of and a part of Lot 11 in Block 24 of Park Place, both located in the J.R. Harris Survey, Abstract No. 27, Harris County, Texas, abandoning the easements to PAPP FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, the underlying Fee Owner, in consideration of its payment to the City in the cash amount of $62,173.00, conveyance to the City  of a Sanitary Sewer Manhole Easement, and a Water Meter Easement, both being out of and a part of Lot 9 in Block 24 of Park Place, also located in the J.R. Harris Survey, Abstract No. 27, Harris County, Texas - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ

SUBJECT: Ordinance authorizing the abandonment and sale of an alley, from Interstate 45 south ±316.23 feet to Park Place Boulevard, between Dover Street and Erie Street, and a utility easement, all located in the Park Place Subdivision, out of the John R. Harris Survey, in exchange for conveyance to the City of a sanitary sewer manhole easement and a water meter easement.  Parcels SY24-040A, SY24-040B, DY24-008, and KY24-089

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommend City Council approve an ordinance authorizing the abandonment and sale of an alley, from Interstate 45 south ±316.23 feet to Park Place Boulevard, between Dover Street and Erie Street, and a utility easement, all located in the Park Place Subdivision, out of the John R. Harris Survey, in exchange for a consideration of $62,173 and the conveyance to the City of a sanitary sewer manhole easement and a water meter easement.

SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: Papp Family Limited Partnership requested the abandonment and sale of an alley, from Interstate 45 south ±316.23 feet to Park Place Boulevard, between Dover Street and Erie Street, and a utility easement; and the non-acceptance of an alley, from Dover Street to Erie Street, between Interstate 45 and Park Place Boulevard, all located in the Park Place Subdivision, out of the John R. Harris Survey. The applicant plans to incorporate the requested alley and utility easements into its abutting property for future use.  The Joint Referral Committee reviewed and approved the request. Papp Family Limited Partnership has completed the transaction requirements, has accepted the City's offer, and has rendered payment in full.

The City will abandon and sell to Papp Family Limited Partnership:

  In exchange, Papp Family Limited Partnership has paid:

 TOTAL CASH AND CONVEYANCES                          $66,779.00

It is recommend City Council approve an ordinance authorizing the abandonment and sale of an alley, from Interstate 45 south ±316.23 feet to Park Place Boulevard, between Dover Street and Erie Street, and a utility easement, all located in the Park Place Subdivision, out of the John R. Harris Survey, in exchange for a consideration of $62,173.00 and the conveyance to the City of a sanitary sewer manhole easement and a water meter easement.

FISCAL NOTE:
Revenue for this item is included in the FY2025 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.

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Randall V. Macchi, JD
Director, Houston Public Works

REVENUE

FUND 1000

General Fund