ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of 50-foot-wide Enoch Avenue, from Holt Street east ±312 feet, being adjacent to Blocks 90, 91, 95 and 96 within Knights Main Street Addition Section 2 Subdivision, out of the B.H. Freeling Survey, Abstract 270, Harris County, Texas; abandoning said easement to VICTOR GEORGE REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC, the abutting Property Owner, in exchange for a cash payment to the City in the amount of $494,357.00, and conveyance to the City of a 25 foot-wide Sanitary Sewer Easement and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM

SUBJECT: Ordinance authorizing the abandonment and sale of 50 foot-wide Enoch Avenue, from Holt Street east ±312 feet, in exchange for conveyance to the City of a 25 foot-wide sanitary sewer easement, being adjacent to Blocks 90, 91, 95, and 96,within Knights Main Street Addition Section 2, out of the B. H. Freeling Survey, Abstract 270. Parcels SY24-086 and DY25-002

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended City Council approve an ordinance authorizing the abandonment and sale of 50 foot-wide Enoch Avenue, from Holt Street east ±312 feet, in exchange for conveyance to the City of a 25 foot-wide sanitary sewer easement, being adjacent to Blocks 90, 91, 95, and 96,within Knights Main Street Addition Section 2, out of the B. H. Freeling Survey, Abstract 270 and a consideration of $494,357.00. Parcels SY24-086 and DY25-002

SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: Allan Hensley of H4 Architects & Engineers on behalf of Victor George Real Estate Holdings, LLC, George DeMontrond, Managing Member requested the abandonment and sale of Enoch Avenue, from Holt Street east ±312 feet. The applicant plans to join the north and south tracts for a new car dealership. The Joint Referral Committee reviewed and approved the request subject to the conveyance to the City of a 25 foot-wide sanitary sewer easement. Victor George Real Estate Holdings, LLC, has completed the transaction requirements, has accepted the City’s offer and has rendered payment. 

The City will abandon and sell to Victor George Real Estate Holdings, LLC.:

It is recommended City Council approve an ordinance authorizing the abandonment and sale of 50 foot-wide Enoch Avenue, from Holt Street east ±312 feet, in exchange for conveyance to the City of a 25 foot-wide sanitary sewer easement, being adjacent to Blocks 90, 91, 95, and 96,within Knights Main Street Addition Section 2, out of the B. H. Freeling Survey, Abstract 270 and a consideration of $494,357.00.

FISCAL NOTE: Revenue for this item is included in the FY2026 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