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An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon easement rights for properties located at 661 B Joseph Avenue, a small portion of Joseph Avenue at Berry Street, and 600 B Joseph Avenue, along the north side of the former Berry Street (Proposal No. 2024M-004ES-002).
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WHEREAS, easement rights that were retained by Council Bill No. O99-1704, for existing utilities, located at 661 B Joseph Avenue, a small portion of Joseph Avenue at Berry Street, are no longer needed; and,
WHEREAS, easement rights that were retained by Council Bill No. O64-254, for existing utilities, located at 660 B Joseph Avenue, along the north side of the former Berry Street, are no longer needed; and,
WHEREAS, the abandonment has been requested by Metro Water Services and owner; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Planning Commission approved mandatory referral No. 2024M-004ES-002 on January 17, 2024, for the abandonment of said easements rights.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is authorized to abandon easement rights that were retained by Council Bill No. O99-1704, for existing utilities, for property located at 661 B Joseph Avenue, a small portion of Joseph Avenue at Berry Street, and easement rights that were retained by Council Bill No. O64-257, for existing utilities, for property located at 660 B Joseph Avenue, along the north side of the former Berry Street, as shown on Exhibit 1, which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
Map & Parcel: Address:
082070Q90000CO 661 B Joseph Avenue
082070Q90100CO 660 B Joseph Avenue
Section 2. The Directors of Water and Sewerage Services and Public Property Administration are authorized to execute such documents as may be necessary and appropriate to carry out the abandonment authorized by this ordinance.
Section 3. Amendments to this legislation shall be approved by resolution.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This ordinance abandons easement rights for existing utilities retained by Council Bills Nos. O64-257 and O99-1704 for properties located at 660B Joseph Avenue, 661B Joseph Avenue, and a small portion of Joseph Avenue at Berry Street. The abandonments have been requested by Metro Water Services.
This ordinance has been approved by the Planning Commission. Future amendments to this ordinance may be approved by resolution.
Fiscal Note: This ordinance has no cost to Metro. Abandoned easements have no market value according to the Department of Water Services.