Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☐ Department: GIS Department
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): 4 & 6
Resolution to Consider Abandonment of a 0.175-acre Section (7,629 Square Feet) of Ohm Avenue Right of Way.
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Information Contact: Stacy Grear
Phone Number: (404) 371-2257
PURPOSE:
To consider making a determination that a 0.175-acre section of Ohm Avenue has ceased to be used by the public to the extent that no substantial public purpose is served by said right of way.
NEED/IMPACT:
The adjoining property owner has requested that a 0.175-acre section of Ohm Avenue right of way be abandoned. The subject property is zoned “R-75” and valued at $64,100.00 by the Property Appraisal Department. Sale of the property would return it to the tax roll. The Planning & Sustainability Department has recommended abandonment of the right of way segment, pursuant to the provisions of the DeKalb County Organization Act, Article VI, Sec. 2-181(b)(1). The subject property is no longer needed for road purposes by DeKalb County; no substantial public purpose is served by its continued existence.
The County Attorney’s Office has reviewed the attached resolution and has approved it as-to-form.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Adopt the attached resolution declaring the subject property abandoned and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.