ORDINANCE NO. 14,210

AN ORDINANCE vacating a portion of the North/South alley adjoining 802 Gray Street.

WHEREAS, all prior requirements of law pertaining to the vacation of public right-of-way have been fully observed; and

WHEREAS, it is desirable that the public right-of-way herein described be vacated; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Des Moines, Iowa:

Section 1. That a portion of the North/South alley adjoining 802 Gray Street, more specifically described as follows, be and is hereby vacated:

THE WEST 2.5 FEET AS MEASURED ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF GRAY STREET, OF THE NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY LYING EAST OF AND ADJOINING LOTS 306 AND 307, CLIFTON HEIGHTS 1ST PLAT, AN OFFICIAL PLAT, ALL NOW INCLUDED IN AND FORMING A PART OF THE CITY OF DES MOINES, POLK COUNTY, IOWA.

Sec. 2. The City of Des Moines hereby reserves an easement upon the property described above for the continued use and maintenance of any utilities now in place, with the right of entry for servicing same, including those for the benefit of the City of Des Moines.

Sec. 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a certified copies of this ordinance and proof of publication thereof together with proof of publication of the notice of the public hearing on this matter to be properly filed in the office of the Recorder of Polk County, Iowa.

Sec. 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as provided by law.

FORM APPROVED:

Ann DiDonato, Assistant City Attorney

Preston A. Daniels, Mayor

Attest:

I, Diane Rauh, City Clerk of the City of Des Moines, Iowa, hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true copy of an ordinance (Roll Call No. 03-344), passed by the City Council of said City at a meeting held February 10, 2003 signed by the Mayor on February 10, 2003 and published as provided by law in the Business Record on February 24, 2003. Authorized by Publication Order No. 3563.

Diane Rauh, City Clerk