Explanation
1. Background
The Department of Public Service received a request from NWD Investments, LLC requesting the City transfer ownership of a 3,310-square-foot (0.076-acre) portion of public right-of-way near 135 Spruce Street to clear title for adjacent development.
The subject right-of-way, currently known as Middle Alley, is located south of Spruce Street and east of Kilbourne Street. The area primarily runs north/south for approximately 150 (±) feet with a width of 20 (±) feet, and includes a small interconnected portion running east/west for approximately 25 (±) feet with a width of 10 (±) feet. The right-of-way is entirely bounded by adjacent parcels 010-039814, 010-010155, 010-031884, and 010-042166 to the east, and parcels 010-020625 and 010-041909 to the west.
Transfer of this right-of-way will allow consolidation of the surrounding parcels for future development on the site. The Department of Public Service has agreed to transfer the right-of-way via a quitclaim deed as described and shown within attached legal description and exhibit and extinguishes its need for this public right-of-way.
Per current practice, comments were solicited from interested parties, including City agencies, private utilities and the applicable area commission, before it was determined that, subject to the retention of a general utility easement for those utilities currently located within this right-of-way, the City will not be adversely affected by the transfer of this right-of-way.
The Department of Public Service submitted a request to the City Attorney’s Office, asking that they establish a value for this right-of-way, and a value of $66,200.00 was established.
This request went before the Land Review Commission on September 17, 2026. After review of the request, the Land Review Commission voted to recommend the above-mentioned right-of-way be transferred to NWD Investments, LLC at the cost of $66,200.00 to them.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The City will rece...
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