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Council approves vacation of portions of Grove and Sycamore streets; one member voices concern about precedent
Summary
The council approved two resolutions vacating portions of Grove Street Northwest (Res. 25-1-43) and Sycamore Street Northwest (Res. 25-1-44) to McIntyre LLC and related parties, while reserving utility or ingress/egress easements. One council member opposed, saying the city should not automatically give fenced-off public land to private users.
The Decatur City Council approved two resolutions to vacate portions of Grove Street Northwest and Sycamore Street Northwest, actions that would transfer portions of city right-of-way to private interests while reserving specific easements, city planners and council members said during the meeting.
What was proposed: Tommy Woods of the planning department told the council the Grove Street request sought vacating 0.6 acres of Grove Street located between Market Street and Warner Street; the city would reserve a portion for public drainage,…
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