In 1998, the State of Montana deeded Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 221 of the Second Addition to Billings to the City of Billings.  This is property that was unused during the reconstruction of State Avenue.  The Public Works Department desires to sell this property.  To make the property more sellable, Public Works is proposing to vacate a portion of 7th Avenue South that is unused (0.028 acres) and add it to the City owned property which makes the property larger.  As such the City has completed the request to vacate public right-of-way form.  At the same time the City desires to transfer a portion of this property (0.016 acres) and add it to the existing right-of-way to insure that the existing cul-de-sac will be located completely within City right-of-way. 

The Council may:

• Acknowledge receipt of the petition to vacate the above mentioned right of way and set a public hearing for December 8, 2014; or
• Do not acknowledge the petition to vacate the right of way.  If the petition is not acknowledged the process to vacate the right-of-way will be delayed or terminated.

It is proposed that the right of way revert to the abutting property owner (City of Billings) at no cost because the City owns the property and the right of way.