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Request to vacate the public portion of S. Castell Avenue and Helmand Road right-of-way between Harding Avenue and approximately 160 feet east of the S. Castell and Helmand intersection
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Whereas, the City Council of the City of Rochester Hills on May 2, 2016, did by resolution deem it advisable and declare its intention to vacate, discontinue or abolish the following described street, alley, public ground or part thereof, located in the City of Rochester Hills, and subject to the jurisdiction and control of the City of Rochester Hills:
Sidwell No. 15-40-401-006, the public portion of S. Castell Avenue and Helmand Road
right-of-way between Harding Avenue and approximately 160 feet east of the
S. Castell and Helmand intersection.
Whereas, in accordance with the Code of Ordinances of the City of Rochester Hills, Chapter 4-10, the City Council has held a public hearing and has heard and considered any comments or objections pertaining to such vacation, discontinuance or abolition; and
Whereas, the City Council determines it is necessary for the health, welfare, comfort and safety of the People of Rochester Hills to vacate, discontinue or abolish the above-described street, alley, public ground or part thereof;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved:
1. That the above-described street, alley, public ground or part thereof shall be vacated, discontinued or abolished.
2. That there is hereby reserved an easement in the street, alley, public ground or part thereof for public utility purposes and other public purposes within the right-of-way of the street, alley, public ground or part thereof vacated, as follows:
Sidwell No. 15-40-401-006, the public portion of S. Castell Avenue and Helmand Road
right-of-way between Harding Avenue and approximately 160 feet east of the
S. Castell and Helmand intersection.
3. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to, within thirty (30) days, record a certified copy of this resolution with the Oakland County Register of Deeds, and to send a copy to the State Treasurer, as required by statute.
4. That, upon being (but not until) so recorded, this resolution shall have the force and effect of vacating, discontinuing or abolishing the described street, alley, public ground or part thereof.