The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously June 2 to adopt Resolution 6-02-2025, vacating a described portion of North Jackson Street following a public hearing in the commissioner room at the Pratt County Courthouse.

At the hearing, County Clerk (staff) read the legal description of the tract: beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 7, Block 2, North Acres Subdivision, thence east 60 feet, north 100 feet, west 60 feet and south 100 feet to the point of beginning. The clerk also presented the board’s finding that notice had been published in the official county newspaper and mailed by certified mail to owners of adjoining property, as required by state law.

The board cited Kansas statute 68-102(a) and 68-102(b) in making findings that the public will suffer no loss or inconvenience by the vacation and that the roadway has become practically impassable or otherwise no longer serves as a public utility. The resolution directs the county clerk to enter proceedings on the records and to provide a copy of the order to the Register of Deeds for Pratt County. The order explains that any claims for damages must be filed in writing with the county clerk within 12 months of the order, consistent with Kansas statute 68-107.

Following reading of the resolution and the statutory findings, a motion to adopt Resolution 6-02-2025 was moved and seconded; the board voted 3-0 in favor. Chairman Jones, Commissioner Rick Shriver and Commissioner Morgan Treacle voted to approve the resolution.

The board closed the public portion of the hearing before making the findings and adopting the resolution. The county clerk will record the order and administer the prescribed notice and claim procedures outlined in the resolution.

The resolution does not itself award damages; it provides the statutory process and deadlines by which property owners may apply to the board for compensation.

Copies of the resolution will be sent to the register of deeds and the county’s records as ordered.