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DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DIVISION OF PLANNING AND ZONING
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: April 3, 2023
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald "Ron" Burton, City Manager
From: Pamela D. Langford, Assistant City Manager— Operations/Director of
Development Services
RE: P.R. NO. 23082 — A resolution calling for a public hearing to consider an
abandonment for 0.019-acre of land consisting of a waterline easement.
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to request a public hearing to consider the
abandonment of approximately 0.019-acre of land consisting of a four (4') foot waterline
easement located at a point in the northerly boundary line of Lot 8, Block 152, Port
Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
The request is being made for Community Development Properties, Port Arthur, Inc.
Background:
Community Development Properties, Port Arthur, Inc. submitted a completed
abandonment application to the City's Planning and Zoning Division on or around
January 13, 2023, requesting consideration for the abandonment of a four (4') foot
waterline easement located in Block 152, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 20, 2022, in which they voted
to recommend approval of the request.
There were no members of the public present speaking in opposition to the request, nor
has Planning Staff received any written opposition.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
Budget Impact:
Cook & Associates, Inc. of Beaumont, Texas, conducted an appraisal for the waterline
easement in December 2021.
As a result of the investigation and analysis and by the opinion of a licensed and
qualified real estate appraiser, a fair and reasonable consideration for the proposed
acquisition of said right-of-way is $14,064.00.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve P.R. No. 23082, calling for a public hearing
to consider the abandonment of approximately 0.019-acre of land consisting of a four
(4') foot waterline easement located at a point in the northerly boundary line of Lot 8,
Block 152, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
A public hearing shall be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
"Remember, He are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur.Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER A PROPOSED ABANDONMENT FOR
APPROXIMATELY 0.019-ACRE OF LAND CONSISTING OF A
FOUR (4') FOOT WATERLINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT A
POINT IN THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF LOT 8, BLOCK
152, PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
A23-01 — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES,
PORT ARTHUR, INC.
WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending
that City Council consider an abandonment for approximately 0.019-acre of land
consisting of a four (4') foot waterline easement, located at a point in the northerly
boundary line of Lot 8, Block 152, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, as delineated in
Exhibit "A"; and,
WHEREAS, Article VI, Section 94-383 authorizes the calling of a public hearing to
consider the abandoning, vacating, and relinquishing streets, alleys, and easements; and,
WHEREAS, City Council has the authority to vacate, abandon, or close a street
under Sections 311.001 and 311.007 of the Transportation Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
THAT the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing for this case on
March 20, 2023.
THAT upon abandoning and vacating streets, the City shall have the right to retain
utility easements if desired.
THAT a public hearing to consider whether to grant the applicant the abandonment
as delineated in Exhibit "A" shall be held on May 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council
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Chambers, Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444 4th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, or by telephonic and
videoconference.
THAT notice of the public hearing shall be published at least fifteen days prior in
the City's official newspaper before going to the City Council.
THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution is spread upon the Minutes of the
City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of April, A.D.2023, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES:
MAYOR
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia 'Val" izeno, ity ttorney
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ro Id "Ron" Burt n, City M ag r
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Pamela D. Langford, Assistan`t1City Manager-Operations/
Director of Development Services
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EXHIBIT "A"
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