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Council approves sale of three unused alleys and a right-of-way near Williams Street for replat and residential development

3442267 · May 22, 2025
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Summary

The council approved ordinances to abandon and sell three pieces of unused alley and an unimproved Oak Avenue right-of-way near Williams Street, with combined appraised values and sale prices stated in staff reports.

The Lufkin City Council approved ordinances to abandon and sell three pieces of unused alley and a 0.362-acre unimproved right-of-way associated with Oak Avenue near Williams Street; city staff said the properties contain no city utilities and are appropriate for sale and replat for residential development.

Staff said the properties were appraised and advertised in accordance with Chapter 272 of the Texas Local Government Code and that adjoining owners were notified. Item 10 covered a 0.087-acre portion of alley appraised at $4,800 with a total sale price of $5,300 (including appraisal fee and filing fee). Item 11 covered a 0.138-acre alley portion with a total price of $8,000. Item 12 covered a 0.362-acre unimproved right-of-way appraised at $12,000 with a sale price of $12,500. If approved, the parcels would be replatted together with adjacent lots for residential development, staff said.

Council approved second readings for the ordinances conveying each parcel by voice vote.