TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Lachelle H. Pulliam, City Attorney
FROM: Kecia N. Parker, NCCP, Real Estate Manager
DATE: May 12, 2025
RE:
Title
Resolution Calling for Public Hearing Regarding the Permanent Closing of a Portion of Arsenal Avenue
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)|109|
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Executive Summary:
NCGS ?160A-299 gives authority and procedures for the City to permanently close a city street or alley. The City of Fayetteville has received a petition from the State of North Carolina to permanently close a portion of Arsenal to allow for the development of the North Carolina Civil War & Reconstruction History Center. The street portion to be closed is between Myrover Street right of way and Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway/NC Hwy 87-401 Business, and will not deny access to any property owners. The Council must adopt a resolution declaring its intent to close the street and call a public hearing on the question. Staff proposes to set the public hearing for June 23, 2025, in accordance with statutory requirements. A resolution and map of the proposed closing are attached for reference.
Background:
* The City of Fayetteville has received a petition to permanently close a portion of Arsenal Avenue to allow for the development of the North Carolina Civil War & Reconstruction History Center.
* NCGS ?160A-299 gives authority and procedures required for the City to permanently close a city street or alley.
* This closing of the portion of Arsenal Avenue will not landlock any abutting property owners.
* A map of the proposed closing is attached for reference.
Issues/Analysis:
* No access will be denied to anyone as a result of the proposed closing.
* Closing the street will allow the surrounding property to be developed into the North Carolina Civil War & Reconstruction History Center.
Budget Impact:
There is no significant impact ...
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