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Consider setting the date of April 22, 2025, to hold a public hearing for the consideration of a request from the City's Public Works Department to close approximately 190 feet of the alley located on the east side of SW 9th Street, between SW I Avenue and SW J Avenue, for the removal of an unsafe bridge.
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INITIATOR: Christine James, Planning Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Michael Watrous, Public Works Director
Kameron Good, Senior Planner
Cliff Haggenmiller, Public Works Deputy Director
BACKGROUND: The Planning Department has received a request from the City's Public Works Department to close approximately 190 feet of the alley located on the east side of SW 9th Street, between SW I Avenue and SW J Avenue, for the removal of an unsafe bridge. At the February 25, 2025, City Council meeting, Council directed staff to close a portion of the alley and demolish the M42-5 bridge in the alley. Public Works will install gates on either side of the existing bridge to prevent public access. The City of Lawton will retain a public utility easement.
The closure request was sent to Public Utilities, Public Works, Police and Fire. All recommended approval with the condition that a public utility easement is maintained.
According to City Code and State Statutes, a 30-day written notice must be given to the property owners within 300 feet of the requested area and to the private utility companies prior to Council considering the ordinance. This request meets the criteria of Council Policy 5-1 which establishes the criteria for closure of public ways and easements.
EXHIBIT: Location Map
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STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Set the date of April 22, 2025, to hold a public hearing for the consideration of a request from the City's Public Works Department to close approximat...
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