File #: BL2021-754    Name:
Type: Bill (Ordinance) Status: Passed
File created: 5/19/2021 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 7/6/2021 Final action: 7/6/2021
Title: An ordinance to amend the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by abandoning a portion of Ohio Avenue right-of-way and easement. (Proposal Number 2021M-005AB-001).
Sponsors: Mary Carolyn Roberts, Kathleen Murphy, Bob Nash, Freddie OConnell
Attachments: 1. BL2021-754 Exhibit

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An ordinance to amend the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by abandoning a portion of Ohio Avenue right-of-way and easement. (Proposal Number 2021M-005AB-001).

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WHEREAS, it is the desire of all the abutting property owners that said abandonment of right-of-way be accomplished; and,

WHEREAS, the abandonment has been requested by Dale and Associates, applicant; and,

WHEREAS, there is no future need for said right-of-way for Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1.                     That the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Street and Alley Centerline Layer for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, as enacted by Ordinance No. 2020-555 be and hereby is amended as follows:

                     Ohio Avenue excess right-of-way on the north side of the existing roadway between Centennial Blvd and 60th Avenue N, all of which is more particularly described by lines, words and figures on the sketch and right-of-way Exhibit which is attached to and made a part of this ordinance as though copied herein, are hereby abandoned. 

Section 2.                     That said right-of-way, including all utility easements within it, are herein abandoned. 

Section 3.                      In the event there is proposed any construction over, above, or under said existing utilities, that said construction shall have the approval of the Director of Public Works and/or the Director of Water and Sewerage Services, together with the approval of any other pertinent departments of the Metropolitan Government or other governmental agency, including the Nashville Electric Service.

Section 4.                     That the Director of the Department of Public Works be and hereby is authorized and directed, upon the enactment and approval of this ordinance, to cause said change to be made on said GIS Centerline Record as set out in Section 1 of this ordinance, and to make notation thereon of reference to the date of passage and approval of this amendatory ordinance.

Section 5.        Amendments to this legislation may be approved by resolution.

Section 6.                     This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

 

Agenda Analysis

Analysis

 

This ordinance abandons a portion of Ohio Avenue excess right-of-way between Centennial Boulevard and 60th Avenue N. This abandonment has been requested by Dale and Associates. This ordinance also abandons the existing utility easements. Metro Public Works has determined there is no future need for this portion of right-of-way and all abutting property owners have consented to the abandonment.

 

Future amendments to this ordinance may be approved by resolution.

 

This ordinance has been approved by the Planning Commission.

 

Fiscal Note: This ordinance has no cost to Metro. Abandoned and donated easements have no market value according to the Department of Water Services.