Item 6: Ordinance Vacating Portion of Alley Between 10th and Broadway

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way and improved public easements located therein, only if the council finds that approval of the vacation is in the public interest. Consent of the required area has been obtained, and public notice and hearing has occurred in accordance with statutory and local code requirements. Staff analysis further indicates that basic provision of necessary public services and facilities such as transportation and utilities in the area will be maintained. The attached findings demonstrate that the portion of Olive Alley proposed to be vacated provides little benefit, given its minimal functionality when contrasted with the significant benefits available by approval of the vacation request. Further, approval of the vacation will enable the URA to facilitate future redevelopment of the site with likely significant economic benefits to the downtown and the community. Approval of the vacation request is found to be in the public interest as required by the approval criteria, and consistent with the findings attached to the ordinance. COUNCIL OPTIONS The council may consider the following options: 1. Approve the vacation request by ordinance; 2. Approve the vacation request by ordinance with specific modifications as determined by the City Council; 3. Deny the vacation request by ordinance. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends that the City Council approve the vacation request and adopt the ordinance as attached. SUGGESTED MOTIONS Move to adopt an ordinance vacating a portion of the alley right-of way located between 10th Avenue and Broadway, Parallel to Olive and Charnelton Streets for the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Eugene (VRI 09-1). ATTACHMENTS A. Map of Vacation Request B. Draft Ordinance FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Alissa Hansen Telephone: 541/682-5508 Staff E-Mail: alissa.h.hansen@ci.eugene.or.us Z:\CMO\2009 Council Agendas\M090223\S0902236.DOC