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Council approves abandonment of two 8‑foot public utility easements at Grace Community Church
Summary
The City Council approved a staff‑recommended abandonment of two obsolete eight‑foot public utility easements on property owned by Grace Community Church; staff and utility providers reported no outstanding plans to use the easements.
The City Council voted to approve the city27s request to abandon two eight‑foot public utility easements located on the Grace Community Church property, allowing the church to acquire those strips without compensation.
Senior staff member Rick Williams described the easements as remnants of an earlier alley alignment that never developed as originally platted. Williams said the alley had been realigned and city and utility staff had no plans to use the easements in the future. He told the council that notices were sent to affected public agencies and utility companies, that the required on‑site posting took place and that no public comments had been received.
Vice Mayor Wade moved to approve the abandonment; Councilmember Marsh seconded and the motion carried with no opposition.
Why it matters: The action clears title irregularities for a church property and reduces potential maintenance or coordination issues for the city and utilities. Staff described the abandonment as consistent with public‑notice requirements.
What27s next: Staff will complete the legal steps to transfer the easement interests to Grace Community Church, per the council27s approval.
