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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 743-1946 - Closing Alley In Block 8 - 01/24/1946c C> \-24--1.94-lO (DRDINANJE NO. 7 4 3 o-:z .. l4--\Slft.O AN ORDINANCE CLQSII\G ALLEY IN BLOOK 8, RICHMOND ~OND ADDITION TO THE CITY .OF LUBBCCK, AND CLOOIID AVENUE N FROM .3rd STREET NORTH TO THE SAt..lTA FE RAIL- WAY RIGHT-oF-WAY WITH DITCH RESERVATIONS. WHEREAS, that portion ·of the alley and street described in the caption of this ordinance is not needed for a~ public purpose except the mainten• ance of an adequate drainage ditch hereafter described, and maintenance of the above described portions constitutes a burden, THEREFORE, BE IT DRDAINED BY THE CITY c ,OMMISS!DN OF THE CITY' pF LUBBOOK, TEXAS: That the alley running North and South in Block 8, Richmond Second Addi- tion to the City of Lubbock, and Avenue N from .3rd Street North to the S an- ta Fe Railway right-of-way are hereby closed, FROVIDED HOWEVER, the City of Lubbock reserves the right of ingress and egress for the purpose of main- taining the existing drainage ditch 20 feet in width running along the East line of the portion of Avenue ~ hereby closed, and no fences or other ob- struction or structure shall ever be placed over or on the ditch area, and P.RDriDED FURTHER , that should storm sewers ever be required or necessary in or along the ditch area that the same shall be placed therein under super- vision of the City or Lubbock in such size and dimension as it may reason- ably require at the expense of the then owners of Block 8 in Richmond Second Addition abutting the ditch area, and acceptance of any benefits resulting from the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute an agreement to pro- vide adequate storm sewers as and when needed, AND IT IS SO ·ORDERED. ~assed and approved first reading this 24 day of Passed and ap proved second r eading this ~ day of ~A....:.e.-=6~-' 1946. Mayor Attest: k--,~ ... :erl City Secretar,y. " ·o PANHANDLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, [Inc.] GENERAL CONTRACTORS OENERAL OFPICES LUBBOCK, TEXAS Ron. 0. W. Ribble, Mayor, and City Commissioners, Lubbock, Texas. Gentlemen: ADDRESS RI!PL Y TO Lubbock, Texas January 23, 1946 All lots in Block 8, Richmond Second Addition to the City of Lubbock are owned by Mrs. Roscoe Wilson, John Dalrymple and Homer D. Grant. Said property is under contract to sell to a new industry, subject to our obtaining an official c:ibesing and deed to alley and that small portion of Avenue N on east side of property. The Santa Fe Railway has filed a letter with your body setting forth their acquiescence to closing of alley and street. An inspection of property would obviously show that no utilities are in the area and therefore no serious inconvenience would be encountered by the city or any other utility. It consistent with your policy on applications of this character, we respectfully request the necessary proceedings be initiated towards conveyance of your interest in said alley and a portion of Avenue 11 N" adjacent to property. Respectfully, WilSON -DALRYMPLE AND GRANT B~?fi-.~ ~ ·-<:; HOerD.Grailt, Agent. .... , " .. 0 PANHANDLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, [Inc.] GENERAL CONTRACTORS GENERAL OI'FICES LUBBOCK, TEXAS Hon. o. W. Ribble, Mayor, and City Commissionera, Lubbock, Texas. Gentlemen: ADD'RESS REPLY TO Lubbock, Texas January 23, 1946 As the owner of all Block 6, 7 and 8 and that portion of Block 5, North of Santa Fe track in Richmond 1st. Addition, I have no objection to closing both the alley in Block 8, Richmond 2nd. Addition and that portion of Avenue "Nl' adjacent to Block 8, Richmond Second Addition. Yours truly, HDG:dmt