HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 14730: PUBLIC HEARING FOR LINCOLN PARK R.O.W. DEDICATIONPUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL ACTION MEMO
TO Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager
FROM John A. Comeaux, P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT P.R. #14730 -Public Hearing for Lincoln Park R.O.W. Dedication
DATE May 14, 2008
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No..14730, calling a public
hearing to discuss dedicating additional right-of-way for W. Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard Street
from Lincoln Park.
BACKGROUND:
In 2005, the City of Port Arthur entered into a contract with Dikita Enterprises of Texas for
the design of the widening of W. 7"' Street which was renamed W. Rev. Dr. Ransom
Howard Street. This widening requires an additional 20 feet of right-of-way on the south
side of the road from the properties owned by the City and the PAEDC. The City property
consists of Lincoln Park. Dedicating street right-of-way from the park requires a public
hearing in accordance with § 26.001 Parks and Wildlife Code.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
None.
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT:
None.
SUMMARY
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 14730, calling a public
hearing to discuss dedicating additional right-of-way for W. Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard Street
from Lincoln Park.
F'oR John A. Comeaux, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE
CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED WIDENING,
CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE OF W. REV. DR. RANSOM
HOWARD STREET UPON AND ACROSS LINCOLN PARK.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
THAT, a public hearing of the City Council will be held on July 1, 2008 at 7:00
p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Port Arthur,. Texas for the purpose of
determining whether, or not, to widen, construct, and maintain W. Rev. Dr. Ransom
Howard Street upon and across Lincoln .Park on the northernmost 20 feet of Lincoln
Park immediately adjacent to the existing right-of-way for W. Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard
Street; and,
THAT, the City Secretary shall cause notice of this hearing to be published in the
official newspaper of the City of Port Arthur not less than thirty (30) days prior to the
hearing, said notice to be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks; 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. 2008
at a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor:
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Mayor
Attest:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Secretary
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Stephen Fitrgibbons
City Manager
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Joh A. Comeaux, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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