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Brownwood council approves first-reading ordinance to close portion of Sharon Avenue
Summary
On April 14, 2026 the Brownwood City Council approved on first reading an ordinance to close and convey roughly 0.59 acres of undeveloped Sharon Avenue and La Vista Drive to the adjoining property owners; the city will reserve drainage and right-of-way easements. The motion passed unanimously.
The Brownwood City Council on April 14 approved on first reading an ordinance to close, vacate and convey about 0.59 acres of undeveloped roadway comprising portions of Sharon Avenue and La Vista Drive in the Bluff View Estates area. Councilmember Draco A. Miller moved to approve the ordinance; Councilmember Ed McMillian seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Chief Building Official Josh Tatum told the council a signed petition from property owners Thomas and Donna Sikes had been submitted asking that the two adjoining parcels be combined by closing the undeveloped street segment. Tatum described the area as roughly L-shaped, approximately 260.9 feet by 303.5 feet, with widths varying between about 39.26 and 50.82 feet, totaling about 0.59 acres, and said there are no utilities in the portion proposed for closure. He said the city will reserve a drainage easement to allow installation and maintenance of culverts or channels and will reserve a right-of-way easement allowing the city and franchised utility companies to access infrastructure.
Under the city's policy for undeveloped streets, Tatum said an appraisal is not required before conveyance. Mayor Stephen E. Haynes closed the public hearing after no members of the public came forward to speak and asked the City Secretary to read the ordinance before the vote.
The ordinance was read into the record and approved on first reading; the written ordinance (Ordinance No. 26) formalizes the quitclaim conveyance to the abutting owner(s) and preserves the easements noted by staff. Council took no further action reported in the meeting minutes.
