STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Core
AGENDA DATE: September 24, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 4
DEPARTMENT: Department of Facilities and Real Estate Management
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance abandoning a portion of Fifteenth Street and an entire water main reservation to the City of Dallas, the abutting owner, containing approximately 12,701 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Ewing Avenue and Clarendon Drive; and authorizing the quitclaim and providing for the dedication of a total of approximately 4,427 square feet of land needed for water easements - Revenue: General Fund $11,150.00, plus the $20.00 ordinance publication fee
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BACKGROUND
This item, on behalf of the Park & Recreation Department, authorizes the abandonment of a portion of Fifteenth Street and an entire water main reservation to the City of Dallas, the abutting owner, containing approximately 12,701 square feet of land. The areas will be included with the adjacent City-owned property for the construction of a new parking garage for the Dallas Zoo. Approximately 4,427 square feet of land will be dedicated needed for water easements. The cost for this abandonment is the minimum processing fee.
Notices were sent to four property owners located within 300 feet of the proposed abandonment area. There were no responses received in opposition to this request.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Revenue: General Fund $11,150.00, plus the $20.00 ordinance publication fee
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