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Item 4I & J - MemoCITY OF SOUTH LAKE Items 41&4J MEMORANDUM (December 5, 2023) To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager From: Rob Cohen, Director of Public Works Subject: Item 41: Approve Ordinance No. 1281, 1st reading, abandonment of a utility easement on unplatted lot from James B. Martin Survey Abstract 1134 Tract 1 C1A 1 C1 B 1 C2 & 1 F, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas (If approved, the public hearing will be held at the January 2, 2024 City Council meeting.) Item 4J: Approve Ordinance No. 1282, 1st reading, reducing in size a utility easement on Lot 1 R1 R1 R, Block 1, Sabre Group Campus Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas (If approved, the public hearing will be held at the January 2, 2024 City Council meeting.) Action Requested: Item 41: Approve Ordinance No. 1281, 1st reading, abandonment of a utility easement on unplatted lot from James B. Martin Survey Abstract 1134 Tract 1 C1 A 1 C1 B 1 C2 & 1 F, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas (If approved, the public hearing will be held at the January 2, 2024 City Council meeting.) Item 4J: Approve Ordinance No. 1282, 1st reading, reducing in size a utility easement on Lot 1 R1 R1 R, Block 1, Sabre Group Campus Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas (If approved, the public hearing will be held at the January 2, 2024 City Council meeting.) Background Information: The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) is requesting the abandonment of these two utility easements recorded in D213036552 and D215235001 respectively. The easement on the unplatted lot from James B. Martin Survey is located along the northern end of the property and encompasses 0.391 acres of the 25.12 acre property. The portion of the easement on the Sabre Group Campus Addition being requested to be abandoned is located in the northwest corner of the property adjacent to State Highway 114, and encompasses 0.114 acres of the 75.288 acre property. Page 1 of 2 Items 41&4J The easement document for the unplatted lot from James B. Martin Survey was recorded on February 12, 2013 under D213036552. The easement document for the Sabre Group Campus Addition was recorded on October 15, 2015 under D215235001. These recordings granted the City of Southlake the existing utility easements. These utility easements were designed for public and private utility use. Staff is requesting that a total of 0.505 acres of Utility easement be abandoned for use by TXDOT. This request is in relation to the State Highway 114 Frontage Road and Ramp Improvements project from Kirkwood Boulevard to Dove Road. The easement area to be abandoned does not contain City or franchise infrastructure and will not affect access to City or franchise infrastructure. Acknowledgements from Franchise owners have been received. Financial Considerations: None. Strategic Link: This item links to the City's Strategy Map strategic focus areas of Infrastructure & Development and Performance Management & Service Delivery. It meets the Corporate Objective by Investing To Provide & Maintain High Quality Public Assets. Citizen Input/ Board Review: None. Legal Review: The ordinance as presented has been reviewed by City staff and uses standard language previously approved by the City Attorney. Alternatives: The City Council may approve or deny the ordinance. Staff Recommendation: Item 41: Approve Ordinance No. 1281, 1st reading, abandonment of a utility easement on unplatted lot from James B. Martin Survey Abstract 1134 Tract 1 C1 A 1 C1 B 1 C2 & 1 F, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas Item 4J: Approve Ordinance No. 1282, 1st reading, reducing in size a utility easement on Lot 1 R1 R1 R, Block 1, Sabre Group Campus Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas Supporting Documents: Attachment A: Ordinance No. 1281 Page 2 of 2 Items 41&4J Attachment B: Quitclaim Deed for Item 41 Attachment D: Ordinance No. 1282 Attachment E: Quitclaim Deed for Item 4J Staff Contact: Rob Cohen, Public Works Director Kevin Ferrer, P.E., Deputy City Engineer Page 2 of 2