02-22-16 Public Works and Property Vacation

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PUBLIC WORKS & PROPERTY VACATION FEBRUARY 22, 2016 4:00 P.M. Committee Members Present: Jo M. Broden, John Voorde, Randy Kelly, Gavin Ferlic Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Oliver Davis, Dr. David Varner, Karen White, Regina Williams- Preston Others Present: Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand, Adriana Rodriguez, Alkeyna Aldridge, Joseph Molnar Agenda: Bill 08 -16 — Vacate the first north/south alley west of 29th Street From Mishawaka Ave. Councilmember Jo M. Broden, Chairperson of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, called the meeting to order with one bill up for consideration. Bill 08 -16 — Vacate the first north/south alley west of 29th Street from Mishawaka Ave. Jitin Kain, Dept. of Public Works with offices on the 13th Floor of the County -City Building, served as the presenter for this bill. The Board of Public Works has given this a favorable recommendation. The Board asked the petitioner to look at the turning radiuses at the site and the petitioner did to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand asked if Mr. Kain could talk to the Committee about the cross access agreement. Mr. Kain responded that the issue had been resolved. Unfortunately the engineer who worked on this case is tied up in another meeting. Steve Debold, 555 Eastport Centre Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383, are the petitioners for this bill. This is the old River Park Furniture Store. They have met every requirement and satisfaction that. the Board of Public Works requested. The Cross Access Agreement that was asked for was not really needed for this project because of the layout of the road. The vacated alley will be for additional parking on the site. . Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand stated the Committee would need something written from the Public Works office to certify that claim that no Cross Access Agreement is needed. Mr. Kain responded that from his standpoint the agreement is not needed and the conversations he has had confirmed that view. Mr. Kain stated if the Committee required it he can have a letter by the Council meeting. There was no one from the public in support or opposition to the bill.