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8.
Meeting Date:
12/11/2018
From:
Charity Lee, Real Estate Manager
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2018-37:
An ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of Flagstaff authorizing the sale or abandonment of approximately 1,278 square feet of City right-of-way adjacent to 1900 North Second Street.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Read Ordinance No. 2018-37 by title only for the final time
2) City Clerk reads Ordinance No. 2018-37 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Ordinance No. 2018-37
Executive Summary:
A proposal to abandon a portion of the public right-of-way adjacent to property located at 1900 N. 2nd Street, upon finding that the property is not necessary for a public use as a roadway.
Financial Impact:
The abandoned public right-of-way will be sold at public auction and abutting owners shall have preference rights. Market value indicators will determine the minimum bid. The applicant is required to pay expenses that may include title insurance, closing costs, escrow fees and survey costs.
Policy Impact:
None
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan and/or Team Flagstaff Strategic Plan:
TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Deliver quality community assets and continue to advocate and implement a highly performing multi-modal transportation system
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
No
Background and History:
On March 11th, 1979 the City acquired approximately 1,278 square feet of right-of-way from the property located at 1900 N. 2nd Street. City Staff has researched our records and has been unable to determine why the City initially acquired the property, however Staff has determined that the additional right-of-way is not necessary and recommends abandoning the property.
Key Considerations:
This portion of the right of way has never been developed or used as a roadway. An internal review of the abandonment concurs that there is no public need to retain this portion of the right of way.
Community Involvement:
Abandoning a portion of this right of way removes any public responsibility for this portion of the property.
Attachments
Exhibit A
Ord. 2018-37