Ord 37-2020 Vacate Easement Barwise and Jalonick Addition 511 Mississippi 6/16/2020Ordinance No. 37-2020
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to approve a request from the
House of Empowerment to vacate and abandon a public right of way
and public utility easement consisting of approximately 3,360 square
feet (168' x 20') adjacent to Lots 1-6, Block 32, Barwise and Jalonick
Addition running east and west along 511 Mississippi Avenue
WHEREAS, the House of Empowerment of 511 Mississippi Avenue has requested
the closure, abandonment, and vacation of the right of way and public utility easement
consisting of approximately 3,360 square feet located adjacent to the property at Lots 1-
6, Block 32, Barwise and Jalonick; and,
WHEREAS, all affected utility companies and City departments have reviewed this
request and have recommended approval to close, abandon, and vacate said right of way
and public utility easement; and,
WEREAS, it has been determined to be in the best public interest to close,
abandon, and vacate said right of way and public utility easements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Council has determined that the closure request of approximately 3,360
square feet of right of way and easement located adjacent to the property with the legal
description Lots 106, Block 32, Barwise and Jalonick as described and depicted in the
following attached Exhibit A and Property Location Map is in the best interest of the
public.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 16th day of June, 2020.
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City Clerk