HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 21685: ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND EGIA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC i7F City of nrt rttrrtr www.Po rtA rt h u rTx.gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: December 10,2020 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ron Burton, City Manager From: Alberto Elefano, P.E., Public Works Director RE: P.R.No. 21685: Encroachment Agreement between the City of Port Arthur and EGIA Property Management, LLC Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval of Proposed Resolution No. 21685, authorizing the execution of an encroachment agreement between the City of Port Arthur and EGIA Property Management,LLC for certain improvements which encroaches on the dedicated public right-of-way of Houston Avenue and West Railroad Ave., namely a one story commercial brick and a one story metal building on concrete slabs for the property located at 817 Houston Avenue; being Lots Numbered One (1) through (15), Block 74, City of Port Arthur Addition, Jefferson County, Texas. Background: During the closing process of the property sale by EGIA Property Management to the Port of Port Arthur,a survey indicated the property at 817 Houston Avenue encroaches on the City's dedicated public rights of way as follows: 1. 1-story brick building on concrete slab crosses 5 feet over property line on Houston Ave.; and 2. Covered concrete attached to 1-story brick building on concrete slab is 6.7 feet over property line on Houston Ave.; and 3. 1-story Metal building on concrete slab is 5 feet over property line on Houston Ave.; and 4. Covered concrete attached to 1-story metal building on concrete slab is 3.1 feet over property line on Houston Ave.; and 5. 1-story metal building on concrete slab is 0.5 feet over property line on West Railroad Ave. EGIA Property Management is now requesting an encroachment agreement from the City of Port Arthur in order to proceed with the conveyance of said property. Budget Impact: None Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve PR No. 21685, authorizing the execution of an encroachment agreement between the City of Port Arthur and EGIA Property Management, LLC for certain improvements which encroaches on the dedicated public right-of-way of Houston Avenue and West Railroad Ave., namely a one story commercial brick and a one story metal building on concrete slabs for the property located at 817 Houston Avenue;being Lots Numbered One(1)through(15),Block 74, City of Port Arthur Addition,Jefferson County, Texas. "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" 444 4th Street X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8182 X FAX 409.983.8294 PR No. 21685 12/10/20 mje/ht Page 1 of 5 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND EGIA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 817 HOUSTON AVENUE, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS. WHEREAS, Seller, EGIA Property Management, LLC was is in the process of conveying property to Buyer, Port of Port Arthur, when a survey discovered that said property encroaches on the dedicated public right-of-way of Houston Avenue and West Railroad Ave., namely a one story commercial brick and a one story metal building on concrete slabs for the property located at 817 Houston Avenue; being Lots Numbered One (1) through (15), Block 74, City of Port Arthur Addition, Jefferson County, Texas, as depicted in Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, EGIA Property Management is now requesting that the City of Port Arthur to enter into an encroachment agreement for the following property encroachments: 1. 1-story brick building on concrete slab crosses 5 feet over property line on Houston Ave.; and 2. Covered concrete attached to 1-story brick building on concrete slab is 6.7 feet over property line on Houston Ave.; and 3. 1-story Metal building on concrete slab is 5 feet over property line on Houston Ave.; and 4. Covered concrete attached to 1-story metal building on concrete slab is 3.1 feet over property line on Houston Ave.; and 5. 1-story metal building on concrete slab is 0.5 feet over property line on West Railroad Ave. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City, an Encroachment Agreement, in substantially the same form, attached hereto as Exhibit "B" between the City of Port Arthur and EGIA Property Management, LLC of Port Arthur, Texas for certain improvements which encroaches on the dedicated public right-of-way of Houston Avenue and West Railroad Ave., namely a one story commercial brick and a one story metal building on concrete slabs for the property located at 817 Houston Avenue; being Lots Numbered PR No. 21685 12/10/2020 mje Page 2 of 5 One (1) through (15), Block 74, City of Port Arthur Addition, Jefferson County,Texas, as depicted in Exhibit "A"; and THAT, a certified copy of the Encroachment Agreement shall be filed for record in the office of the County Clerk of Jefferson County, Texas; and, THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the day of , A.D. 2020 at a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor: Councilmembers: Noes: Thurman "Bill" Bartle Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: b.e_ou Valecia Tiz o City Attorney PR No. 21685 12/10/20 mje/ht Page 3 of 5 APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION Ronald "Ron" Burton City Manager Alberto Elefano, P.E. Director of Public Works PR No.21685 12/10/2020 mje Page 4 of 5 Exhibit "A" as — r. n '- s4a 1 VII ;11 4 rg i n 1 1 I iL y N 6 TWg 9 m 1N g I 1 r 4 . zg .H 9E e'S (w•oo.cu•S a3rn3) m' o Z, - t*�.tr M ttBGKs What it W.iSA i- n 7.Mari - 0 O.0 ow 1 . d. 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EGIA Property Management, LLC of Port Arthur, Texas, have heretofore been owner in fee simple of that certain tract and parcel of land located in said subdivision described as follows: Lots 1 through 15, Block 74 of City Addition, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, said subdivision being recorded as File No. 2018005763 of Records of Jefferson County, Texas, and being more commonly described at 817 Houston Avenue (Also called 800 block Houston Avenue), Port Arthur, Texas (the "Property"). C. The Port of Port Arthur desires to purchase the Property from EGIA Management, LLC. D. The attached survey indicates that there are certain improvements which encroaches on the dedicated public right-of-way of Houston Avenue and West Railroad Ave., namely a one story commercial brick and a one story metal building on concrete slabs for the property located at 817 Houston Avenue; also known as Lots Numbered One (1) through (15), Block 74, City of Port Arthur Addition, Jefferson County, Texas, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof (the "Encroachment"). E. The City of Port Arthur has determined that the encroachment does not present any insurmountable operational maintenance conditions, if said conditions are addressed by the terms of this Agreement. F. Grantee and Grantor have agreed that the Encroachment is to remain in the present location under the terms and conditions set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Grantor hereby grants and conveys to Grantee, its heirs, successors and assigns as owners of the Property an easement to allow Encroachment to remain in its present location. The easement shall be over that portion of Grantor's property that is encroached by the building as reflected in Exhibit "A". This easement is granted upon the following terms and conditions: 1. Grantee agrees that the Encroachment is on property owned by Grantee as of the date of this Agreement. 2. The easement is granted to allow the Encroachment to remain in its present location and to allow Grantee and its successors and assigns to access and to repair and maintain the Encroachment and easement area. 3. Grantee agrees by virtue of the Encroachment onto the rights-of-way that they will not prohibit the use of the rights-of-way for its intended purpose. 4. No additions, modifications, or extensions of said encroachments, other than as needed for maintenance and repairs, by Grantee or its successors and assigns are permitted. 5. Neither Grantee or its successors and assigns shall make any claims for damages against the Grantor, its agents, or its Franchises for damages to the encroachments as the result of removal, repair, servicing and/or replacement of utilities within the herein described encroachment area. 6. To the extent allowed by applicable law, Grantee and its successors and assigns agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Grantor, its agents, and its Franchises for any claims, expenses, losses, liability, demands or damages arising out of, or as an unforeseen result of the encroachments that are detailed in the Encroachment Agreement, and such Agreement will be binding on Grantee, its successors and assigns. 7. This Agreement shall also be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. However, the City of Port Arthur does not hereby undertake, purport or represent that this Agreement is binding on or affects any rights which may exist in said easement in favor of any public or private utility other than the City of Port Arthur. In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement effective as of the day of , 2020. GRANTEE: EGIA Management Properties, LLC By: Name: Title: GRANTOR: City of Port Arthur, Texas, a municipal corporation By: Name: Ronald "Ron" Burton Title: Approved as to form: Valecia Tizeno, City Attorney ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF JEFFERSON § The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2020, by , as of EGIA Property Management, LLC on behalf of said entity. Signature of Notary Public SEAL Printed Name of Notary Public My Commission Expires: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF JEFFERSON § The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2020, by Ronald "Ron" Burton, as City Manager of the City of Port Arthur, a municipal corporation, its capacity as owner of rights-of-way as depicted in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof, and on its behalf. Signature of Notary Public SEAL Printed Name of Notary Public My Commission Expires: RETURN TO: City of Port Arthur Legal Department P. 0. Box 1089 Port Arthur, Texas 77641-1089 Exhibit "A" tw.Al icfW.V.ad aw+wmr.tro.a N.E.V.-.....SE n,70..00.n can fluill 4Ri _ ' n o FrOt 4 iAl! 6.111 . '. r , 1!4'01 I :Pe iiiii Ii k. n t 2 .m4R '-'Ogg "it ist �} aRa $' j/6Il i pf y NEST 93H S1REET L F R Y" s lig • al ,. m11»•E ,.o.�• € F. (CMUD a.,sar ��, o� r 7J R Pr'- i ' i El wino Q —\ .+ F ,iaR :,. .. . , . . . AU -0 .9`46 s s= if: ' i. 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