HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-R-20 - Initiate Closing of 200blk Barton RESOLUTION NO. 2019-R-20
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO PREPARE THE PROCEDURES FOR CLOSING THE 200 BLOCK
OF NORTH BARTON STREET AND TO PRESENT SAME TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMISSION AND
CITY COUNCIL FOR ACTION AND TO PLAN FOR THE SALE AND REZONING OF SAID CLOSED STREET AS
PROVIDED IN SECTION 95 CODE OF ORDINANCES AND CHAPTER 311 OF THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION
CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Stephenville has the authority under Section 95 of its Code Of Ordinances
and Chapter 311 of the Texas Transportation Code to close and sell streets within its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS,The City has received a duly verified petition for the abandonment of the 200 block of
North Barton Street; and
WHEREAS,The City Council has the authority and desire to initiate action to facilitate said closing
and sale; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate for City staff to prepare the procedures for said closing and sale and
to present same to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE,TEXAS:
That the City staff is authorized to prepare the procedures for closing the 200 block of North
Barton Street and to present same to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council for action
and to plan for the sale and rezoning of said closed street.
PASSED and APPROVED this 4th day of June, 2019.
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Reviewed by Alle L arnes,
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Randy Thomas, City Attorney