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Manvel approves vacation of Russell Street right-of-way to allow unified Bighorn Barbecue/Tex-Mex development
Summary
Council approved an ordinance abandoning a 0.4073-acre portion of Russell Street between State Highway 6 and Large Avenue to allow an integrated restaurant complex adjacent to Bighorn Barbecue, while retaining easements for existing CenterPoint facilities and directing staff to negotiate fair-market or alternative compensation.
The Manvel City Council on Monday approved an ordinance to vacate and convey a 0.4073-acre portion of Russell Street between State Highway 6 and Large Avenue so an owner group can consolidate parcels and develop a unified restaurant complex adjacent to Bighorn Barbecue.
Council approved two readings of Ordinance 2025-O-13 and directed staff to negotiate compensation with the applicants, either fair-market-value cash or an alternative means such as public improvements. The council vote was unanimous.
Joe (city staff member) described the request as "a right of way abandonment for the…
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