1982-03 Street ClosingRESOLUTION NO. 82-3
WHEREAS, there exists within the city limits of the City of Okeechobee certain
roads, rights -of -ways, easements and alleys; and
WHEREAS, many of said roads, rights -of -ways, easements and alleys have never
been opened for public use; and
WHEREAS, private citizens from time to time have made inquiry and request of
the City Council to close and vacate said roads, rights -of -ways, easements and
alleys; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to set a policy in regards to these items for
future consideration,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
1. That it be the policy of the City of Okeechobee not to close, vacate
or otherwise abandon to private or any other use, any of the existing
roads, rights -of -ways, easements and alleys now dedicated within the
City of Okeechobee.
2. Not withstanding the provisions of Number 1 above, the City reserves
the right to close and vacate roads, rights -of -ways, easements and
alleys to encourage proper growth and upon a strong showing of a
unique and compelling reason, closure and vacation would be considered
provided, however, the property in question would be appraised by an
appraiser selected by the city and the party benefitting would pay
the appraised value of the property and reimburse the city its costs.
3. That it further be a policy of the city that in certain specified
instances the City Council may grant permission for temporary utiliza-
tion (not to extend over ten years) of said roads, rights -of -ways,
easements and alleys upon a showing the public interest will not be
compromised and further provided satisfactory evidence of insurance
is furnished to protect the city against any liability for injuries
which may occur on said roads, rights -of -ways, easements and alleys.
4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Introduced and passed in regular session assembled this 9th day of March
1982.
Mayor
. ATTEST:
City Clerk