HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0016) M&C 19-0165City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/17/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0165
LOG NAME: 06VA-17-013 TEX RAIL LIVE OAK, EAST 2ND ST & EAST 3RD ST
SUBJECT
Adopt Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Live Oak Street, East 2nd Street and East 3rd Street, for a Existing Railroad Right -of -Way for the New
Commuter Rail Line, TEX Rail (COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached ordinance vacating portions of Live Oak Street, East 2nd Street and East 3rd Street for existing railroad right-of-way for the
new TEX Rail commuter rail line; and
2. Waive any and all purchase fee value of the vacated land in accordance with City policy.
DISCUSSION:
Stateside Right -of -Way, on behalf of the Fort Worth Transportation Authority, has requested the vacation of these portions of Live Oak Street, East
2nd Street and East 3rd Street for existing railroad right-of-way for the new commuter rail line, TEX Rail. The City of Fort Worth has completed a
realigment of Live Oak Street to replace the vacated right-of-way in this area and preserve adequate area circulation. The City Plan Commission
recommended approval of this request at its meeting on June 28, 2017. The City Plan Commission also approved a waiver of the requirement to
replat the vacated right-of-way with the adjoining property.
The City of Fort Worth (City) originally obtained the above mentioned rights -of -way through platting process. The City does not own any fee interest
in the rights -of -way or own any property adjacent to the rights -of -way and did not expend any City funds to purchase the right-of-way easements. In
accordance with the City's policy regarding street and alley vacation transactions approved by the City Council on March 6, 2007, Mayor and
Council Communication (M&C G-15624), staff recommends waiving the fair market value or any portion thereof of purchase price of the rights -of -
way easements for the streets.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that approval of these recommendations will have no material effect on City funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office bT. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Randle Harwood 6101
Additional Information Contact: Alexander Parks 2638