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Council approves partial alley vacation near 8th Street for longtime business, city to retain utility easements

Odessa City Council · November 12, 2025
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Summary

The council unanimously approved a resolution to partially abandon about 0.124 acre of alley (Block 19, Crescent Park filing No. 6) adjacent to a legacy business, with the city retaining utility and drainage easements and requiring replatting; staff recommended a $10,000 conveyance because easements reduce market value.

City staff presented a resolution to partially abandon and convey approximately 0.124 acre of alley adjacent to the Jumbarito (business owner Mr. Cuevas) to allow expansion of the existing business. Staff said the Ector County Appraisal District had appraised the land at $18,471 as fee simple, but that on-site conditions and retained easements reduced its…

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