HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-R-04 - Abandon Shirley St RESOLUTION NO. 2021-R-04
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO PREPARE THE PROCEDURES FOR ABANDONING AN
UNDEVELOPED PORTION OF SHIRLEY STREET AND TO PRESENT SAME TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL FOR ACTION AND TO PLAN FOR THE SALE 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 deemed it necessary for future City development to abandon an
undeveloped portion of Shirley Street, located between North Paddock Street and the Fort Worth and
Western Railroad; 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 a portion of Shirley Street
as described above and to present same to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council for
action and to plan for the sale and of said closed street.
PASSED and APPROVED this 2nd day of February, 2021.
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Staci L. in City Secretary
Reviewed by Allen . arnes,
City Manager
Approved as to form and legality by
Randy Thomas, City Attorney