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Council moves alley-vacation ordinance to second reading after resident concerns and staff briefing

3409786 · May 19, 2025
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Summary

A public hearing on vacating an alley segment off Grand Avenue between Elizabeth and Main Street prompted questions about access, number of affected properties and school plans; Council placed Ordinance 1-23-25 (vacation request by Air Force Community Schools) on second reading for further review.

Lima City Council held a public hearing May 19 on a petition by Air Force Community Schools to vacate a segment of alley off Grand Avenue between Elizabeth Street and Main Street and voted to place the related ordinance (1-23-25) on second reading for further review.

Resident Patsy Hale, who lives at 674 North Elizabeth Street, spoke at the hearing and said she uses the alley to access the rear of her property and did not know what would happen to that access if the alley were vacated. City staff and planning representatives…

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