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Home My WebLink AboutPR 23212: CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING, ABANDONMENT 0.4821 ACRE, STREET RIGHT OF WAY r r, or! Alto www.PortArthurTx.gov DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION OF PLANNING AND ZONING INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: June 9, 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 1' RE: P.R. NO. 23212 —A resolution calling for a public hearing to consider an abandonment for an approximate 0.4821-acre portion of a dedicated street right-of-way. Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to request a public hearing to consider the abandonment of approximately 0.4821-acre (21,000 SF) of a dedicated and improved portion of the Vicksburg Avenue right-of-way, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. The request is being made on behalf of Lamar State College — Port Arthur for the construction of a new Allied Health and Science Facility. Background: An application was submitted on behalf of Lamar State College — Port Arthur on May 23, 2023, requesting consideration for the abandonment of a portion of Vicksburg Avenue right-of-way located between 5th Street and Procter Street. In accordance with Chapter 94, Article VI, Section 94-383(b), before an abandoning ordinance can be considered by City Council, the following must occur: 1. A recommendation shall be requested and received from the planning and zoning commission. 2. A public hearing shall be held with notice furnished to all property owners within 200 feet and published in the official newspaper of the city. "Remember, se 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 The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 26, 2023, to discuss this request in an open session. Budget Impact: An appraisal has been requested from a licensed and qualified real estate appraiser, which will provide a current, fair, and reasonable valuation for consideration for the proposed acquisition of said right-of-way. Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council approve P.R. No. 23212, calling for a public hearing to consider the abandonment of approximately 0.4821-acre (21 ,000 SF) of a dedicated and improved portion of the Vicksburg Avenue right-of-way, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. A public hearing shall be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. "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 P.R.NO.23212 06/09/2023-PDL PAGE 1 OF 5 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED ABANDONMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.4821 ACRES OF LAND CONSISTING OF A DEDICATED AND APPROVED PORTION OF VICKSBURG AVENUE, LOCATED BETWEEN BLOCKS 179 AND 180, PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. A23-03 — LAMAR STATE COLLEGE — PORT ARTHUR WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending that City Council consider an abandonment for approximately 0.4821-acre of land consisting of a 70' x 300' dedicated and an improved portion of Vicksburg Avenue, located between Blocks 179 and 180, 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 will hold a public hearing for this case on June 26, 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 July 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council P.R. NO.23212 06/09/2023-pdl PAGE 2 OF 5 Chambers, Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444 491 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 June, 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 Bartle, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: ialeteA4 cia Val Tlzeno, City Attorney P.R.NO.23212 06/09/2023-pdl PAGE 3 OF 5 APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: fribnal "Ron" Bu n, City ana (fl 1^c / • <"+t- Pamela D. Langford, Assistant City Manager-Operations/ Director of Development Services P.R.NO.23212 06/09/2023-pdl PAGE 4 OF 5 EXHIBIT "A" P.R.NO. 23212 06/09/2023-pdl PAGE 5 OF 5 4,,,.... . ,., ,,,.:.„.,,ek..,:. . ,.- -,, ' A-.- a' , a). ' ' . i ' ' i4 '''.-''. -'' -::':' 1 r-?; ? 1 q. ? , 1. Aiik ,- ilki-,' __ , ... , . , , 17111111111111: ':::: '- 'r A.M., ' lit i AIML, l'':,. .,. - -�b„„. 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