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Consider accepting and approving the transfer of 1.49 acres at NW 6th Street and NW Ferris Avenue to Lawton Public School in exchange for 1.68 acres at SW 17th Street and Lee Boulevard and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the deed.
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INITIATOR: John Ratliff, City Manager
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: John Ratliff, City Manager
Cindy Augustine, Real Property Coordinator
BACKGROUND: Lawton Public School requested a 45-foot strip of land, totaling 1.49 acres, along the eastern boundary of their existing property at NW 6th Street and NW Ferris Avenue. This request is intended to facilitate the addition of bleachers on the eastern side of their athletic field. In return for this strip of land, Lawton Public School will convey 1.68 acres adjacent to the new animal welfare facility located at SW 17th Street and Lee Boulevard.
The deed from the City of Lawton for the 1.49 acres does contain a reversionary clause that states if the property is not used for public purposes, it would revert back to the City of Lawton.
The School Board approved the exchange and executed the deed for the 1.68 acres to the City of Lawton at their March 3, 2025, meeting. There are no restrictions on the deed from Lawton Public School.
EXHIBIT: Copies of the Quit Claim Deeds
Visual of Land Transfers
KEY ISSUES: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Accept and approve the transfer of 1.49 acres at NW 6th Street and NW Ferris Avenue to Lawton Public School in exchange for 1.68 acres at SW 17th Street and Lee Boulevard and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the deed.