Bill Type and Number: Resolution 2006-1221

 

Sponsor: The Transportation, Energy, Utilities and Safety Committee:

 

Date of Introduction: October 24, 2006

 

Committee(s) of Reference:  TEUS

 

Date of Analysis: October 27, 2006

 

Type of Action: Plat Vacation

 

Bill Summary: This resolution vacates a portion of the Plat of Jacksonville Heights, recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 93, pursuant to Section 177.101(3), Florida Statutes, at the request of AFI Associates, Inc., and returning a portion of the lands on said plat to acreage.  The legislation makes findings and abandons certain unopened “paper” roads within the boundaries of the plat which have not been opened and have not become roads suitable and necessary for the traveling public and ensures legal access to abutting properties.

 

Background Information: Florida Statutes authorizes the governing bodies of counties and municipalities to adopt resolutions vacating plats of subdivisions and returning property covered by said plat to acreage upon showing that the applicant for the vacation is the actual owner of these “paper” roads and that the roads have never been opened for public travel and do not impede convenient access of any person owning abutting properties or any land in any other part of the plat.

 

 Policy Impact: Public Works

 

Fiscal Impact: Undetermined

 

Analyst: Jackson