STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Core
AGENDA DATE: September 10, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 7
DEPARTMENT: Department of Facilities and Real Estate Management
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
Title
An ordinance abandoning an alley to Forest Forward and Forest Theater, LLC, the abutting owner, containing approximately 3,011 square feet of land, located near the intersection of South Central Expressway and Peabody Avenue; and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: General Capital Reserve Fund ($9,809.00) and General Fund ($20,000.00), plus the $20.00 ordinance publication fee
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BACKGROUND
This item authorizes the abandonment of an alley to Forest Forward and Forest Theater, LLC, the abutting owner, containing approximately 3,011 square feet of land. The area will be included with the property of the abutting owner to construct a mixed-use development. The abandonment fee is based on an independent appraisal.
Notices were sent to 19 property owners located within 300 feet of the proposed abandonment area. There was one response received in opposition to this request.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Revenue: General Capital Reserve Fund ($9,809.00) and General Fund ($20,000.00), plus the $20.00 ordinance publication fee
OWNERS/EXECUTIVES
Forest Forward, Owner
Larry James, Director
Forest Theater, LLC Owner
Elizabeth Whatley, President
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