Abandon 6,600 square feet of South 13th Street near Wright Avenue
In Plain English
The city plans to give up ownership of a section of South 13th Street south of Wright Avenue. This 6,600 square foot area would no longer be a public street. If approved, the land becomes private property that can be sold or developed.
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Votes
Close the public hearing
Proposed Order of Vacation received first reading and was laid over two weeks for second reading
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city council gave preliminary approval to abandon a 6,600 square foot section of South 13th Street south of Wright Avenue, which would convert the public street into private property that could be sold or developed. Seven council members supported the measure, with only Councilmember McLaughlin abstaining and Councilmember Marquez absent. This was the first of two required votes - the proposal will return in two weeks for final approval. The street vacation would remove the city's responsibility to maintain this section while allowing the land to return to private ownership.
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