Title
Abandonment of Right-of-Way - ABND 240047 - Rights-of-way of 8th Avenue and of 9th Avenue between W. Jefferson Street and W. Madison Street (Resolution 22305) - District 7
Description
Abandonment: 240047
Project: 23-2020
Applicant: Maricopa County
Request: To abandon 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue rights-of-way between W. Madison Street and W. Jefferson Street (51,480 square feet / 1.18 acres), as shown recorded within the Neahrs Addition plat (9/29/1897, Book 2, Page 61).
Date of Hearing: December 12, 2024
Report
Location
Generally located for the rights-of-way of 8th Avenue and of 9th Avenue between W. Jefferson Street and W. Madison Street.
Council District: 7
Financial Impact
Pursuant to Phoenix City Code Art. 5, Sec. 31-64 (e) as the City acknowledges the public benefit received by the generation of additional revenue from the private tax rolls and by the elimination of third-party general liability claims against the City, maintenance expenses, and undesirable traffic patterns, also replatting of the area with alternate roadways and new development as sufficient and appropriate consideration in this matter.
A fee was also collected as part of this abandonment in the amount of $386,000.00
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the Planning and Development Department.