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Clerk 08/25/2004
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AN ORDINANCE authorizing the vacation of a portion of NE 85th Street, File V-2477. Petitioners: Brian A. and Margie D. Mueller.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
1. A petition has been filed requesting vacation of that portion of NE 85th Street hereinafter described.
2. The department of transportation notified the various utility companies serving the area and has been advised that easements were not required within the vacation area.
3. The department of transportation records indicate that King County has not maintained NE 85th Street. The records indicate that no public funds have been expended for its acquisition.
4. The department of transportation considers the subject portion of the right-of-way useless as part of the county road system and believes the public would benefit by the return of this unused area to the public tax rolls.
5. The right-of-way is classified as "C-Class" and, in accordance with K.C.C. 14.40.020, the compensation due King County is based on fifty percent of the assessed value of the subject right-of-way, which was determined from records of the department of assessments. King County is in receipt of $6,723.27 from the petitioner.
Due notice was given in the manner provided by law and a hearing was held by the office of the hearing examiner on the 4th day of August 2004.
In consideration of the benefits to be derived from the subject vacation the council has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of King County to grant said petition.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY:
SECTION 1. The council, on the 30th day of August, 2004, hereby vacates and abandons that portion of NE 85th Street as dedicated and abutting Lot 1, in
the King County Short Plat Number 385048, under Recording Number 8607290719, records of King County, Washington.