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Lufkin council approves sale of 0.047-acre alley in Bonner Addition for $4,150
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Summary
The council approved the abandonment and sale of a 0.047-acre alley right-of-way in the Bonner Addition, finding no existing city utilities and setting the sale price at $4,150 (appraised value $3,500 plus fees); the purchaser must plat the land into the adjacent property.
The Lufkin City Council approved the abandonment, vacation, closure and sale of a 0.047-acre portion of an alley in Block 10 of the Bonner Addition on March 3.
Engineering Services staff presented a request from EGA Consultants on behalf of Oakdale Manor to purchase the small alley right-of-way that extends from North 7th Street to North Chestnut Street. Staff said there are no existing city utilities in the alley, recommended the sale under applicable local-government procedures, and reported a total sale amount of $4,150 consisting of an appraised value of $3,500 plus appraisal and filing fees. Staff said the city would issue a deed without warranty upon payment and that the land would be required to be platted into the rest of the property.
Council member Ford presided over the item after the mayor recused himself for conflict of interest. The council opened a public hearing and, hearing no speakers, closed it. A motion to approve the abandonment and sale was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. Staff confirmed the property is undeveloped and that the sale complies with chapters 252 and 272 of the Local Government Code as applied in the staff process.
The approval clears the way for Oakdale Manor, via EGA Consultants, to acquire the alley portion subject to payment and required platting.
