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An Ordinance closing Washington Ave.; determining that the property owner abutting the street to be closed has been identified, provided with written notice of the proposed closing, and consented thereto in writing; and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a quitclaim deed transferring the former right-of-way to the abutting owner, subject to the reservation of easements and restrictions. [Dept. of Environmental Quality & Public Works, Holmes]
Summary
Authorization to close Washington Avenue, which is located between South Limestone and Rose Street. The request comes from the University of Kentucky and is attributable to the state Transportation Cabinet's reconfiguration of this intersection. (L1138-14) (Holmes)
This is a request to close Washington Avenue, which is located between South Limestone and Rose Street. The request comes from the University of Kentucky and is attributable to the state Transportation Cabinet's reconfiguration of this intersection.
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WHEREAS, the Urban County Government has the exclusive authority, pursuant to Chapter 67A and Section 82.405 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes, to close a public way or any part thereof within its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Urban County Government Divisions of Police, Fire & Emergency Services, Waste Management, Water Quality, Streets & Roads, Engineering, Traffic Engineering, and Planning, and affected public utilities, have reviewed the proposed closing of Washington Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the University of Kentucky is the owner of the properties abutting Washington Avenue, which is proposed for closing; and
WHEREAS, the University of Kentucky has received written notice of the proposed closing and have given written, notariz...
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