Discussion and possible action to adopt RES. 2020-67 declaring an emergency to abandon City interest in a portion of a Federal Patent Easement.

This request comes from the Fitch/Brogdons who own the parcel at 24380 N 72nd Avenue. The parcel is identified as Assessor Parcel Number 201-13-026E is currently encumbered by a 33-foot wide Easement for roadway and utilities along the eastern, northern and western boundaries. The property owners have requested the abandonment of the eastern, northern and western portion of the Easement within their parcel to allow greater development potential.

Staff reviewed this request and has determined that the Easement that runs along the eastern, northern and western boundaries of the parcel are no longer necessary for roadway and utility purposes. Letters from the existing utility companies giving their consent to the abandonment have also been received by staff.

A: City Council authorizes the abandonment, removing the Easement encumbrance from the eastern, northern and western boundaries of the property.

B: City Council denies the abandonment maintaining the current Easement encumbrance on the property.

Staff recommends City Council approve the adoption of the attached Resolution authorizing the abandonment of City interest in a portion of a Federal Patent Easement for Roadway and Public Utilities as recorded in Docket 1648 Page 446 located at 24380 N 72nd Avenue.

There is no fiscal impact to the City associated with this abandonment request.