The developers of The Avenue mixed-use project have discovered, through title research, that an old and unused fire lane and access easement exists on their property.  Because it does not correlate or coincide with fire lanes they plan to construct with their project, they would like the encumbrance vacated, prior to platting.  The City Attorney has reviewed the request, staff has determined the easement is not needed, and documents have been prepared for official abandonment by the Allen City Council.  The Resolution grants the authority for the City Manager to sign the Release document on behalf of the City, which will be filed of record in the land records of Collin County.

Staff recommends that the City Council Adopt a Resolution and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Release to Abandon and Vacate a Fire Lane and Access Easement Associated with The Avenue Development Project.

I make a motion to adopt Resolution No. _____________ and authorize the City Manager to execute a release to abandon and vacate a fire lane and access easement associated with The Avenue development project.