Consider approval of an Ordinance vacating and abandoning a portion of the alley in Block 63 of the Texas City First Division as requested by Eastman Chemical Company.

Eastman Chemical Company owns most of the property in this area, between 6th Street and Bay Street and south of Texas Ave.  Eastman has petitioned the City to vacate and abandon a portion of an alley in Block 63 of the Texas City First Division Plat.  The abandonment of the alley will help Gulf Coast Ammonia and Air Products in their current project constructing an ammonia production facility. The Planning Board considered this request at their October 5th meeting.  The Planning Board recommends approval without any conditions.

There is an exhibit attached that shows the location of the affected alleyway.