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Resolution granting a vacation of East General Robinson Street and Goodrich Street, at no cost to the City, in the 23rd Ward, 1st Council District of the City of Pittsburgh.
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WHEREAS, DUQUESNE LIGHT, has requested this vacation of East General Robinson and Goodrich Street, at no cost to the City, to consolidate their property.
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh as follows:
Section 1. All that certain tract of ground being all of East General Robinson Street (Variable Width) and Goodrich Street (40’) situate in the 23rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania bounded and described as follows:
BEGINNING at the intersection of the Northerly right of way of River Avenue (variable width) and the Easterly right of way of East General Robinson Street, Thence N 25°48’22” E 47.55 feet; Thence, along the same lines a curve to the right with a radius of 90.00 feet and an arc length of 81.50 feet to a point. Thence, along the same lines N 77°41’16” E a distance of 53.55 feet to the Westerly right of way of Goodrich Street; Thence, along the same lines N 10°28’20” W a distance of 49.84 feet to the Northerly right of way line of Goodrich Street; Thence, along the same lines N 69°54’54” E a distance of 40.57 feet to the Easterly right of way of Goodrich Street; Thence, along said right of way of Goodrich Street S 10°28’20” E a distance of 55.34 to the Northerly right of way of East General Robinson Street; Thence, along the Northerly right of way of East General Robinson Street N 77°41’16” E a distance of 130.13 feet to the Easterly right of way of East General Robinson Street; Thence, along the same lines S 12°18’39” E a distance of 50.00 feet to the Southerly right of way of East General Robinson Street. Thence, along the same lines S 77°42’35” W a distance of 152.07 feet to the Easterly right of way of Goodrich Street. Thence, along said right of way of Goodrich Street S 12°33’38” E a distance of 119.90 feet to a point on the Northerly right of way of River Avenue (variable width); Thence, along the Northerly right of way of River Avenue (variable width) S 77°26’22” W a distance 20.00 feet to a point; Thence, along the same N 12°33’38” W a distance of 3.51 feet to point; Thence, along the same S 77°26’22” W a distance of 20.00 feet to the Westerly right of way of Goodrich Street; Thence, along the Westerly right of way of Goodrich Street N 12°33’38” W a distance of 116.56 feet to the Southerly right of way of East General Robinson Street; Thence, along said right of way of East General Robinson Street S 77°41’16” W a distance of 53.62 feet to a point; Thence, along the same N 12°18’44” W a distance of 3.0 feet to a point; Thence, along the same a curve to the left with a radius of 43.00 feet and an arc length of 38.94 feet to a point. Thence, along the same lines S 25°48’22” W a distance of 34.55 feet to a point; Thence, along the same a curve to the left with a radius of 20.42 feet and an arc length of 13.00 feet to a point on the Northerly right of way of River Avenue (variable width). Thence, along the Northerly right of way of River Avenue (variable width) N 64°11’38” W a distance of 60.00 feet to the point of beginning.
Said lot or piece of ground containing an area of 23,115.45 square feet, or 0.531 acres.
Section 2. This portion of the right-of-way is presently open, The Finance Department in line with Law Department policy for a functioning right-of-way, places a price or charge for the vacation of the 23,115.45 square feet of functioning right-of-way, based on the average assessed value of the adjacent parcels at $1.95 sq ft, at $45,180.00.
Section 3. PW Reserves the Right for a Utility Easement(s): The Water Mapping (attached) indicates that there is a 8" water main within the area of the proposed street vacation. Pittsburgh Water will require a 20' easement centered on the facility. Portions of this line will be abandoned through a development permit. A fire hydrant will be relocated through a development agreement. Pittsburgh Water will require an easement centered on the facilities. The Sewer Mapping (attached) indicates that there are two sanitary sewers within the area of the proposed street vacation. Pittsburgh Water will require a 30' easement centered on the 30" and 15" sewers.
Section 4. This resolution, however, shall not take effect or be of any force or validity unless DUQUESNE LIGHT, shall, within sixty (60) days after the effective date of this resolution, remit to the Treasurer, City of Pittsburgh, the sum of Forty-five thousand, one hundred eighty ($45,180.00) dollars.
Section 5. The City Treasurer shall transmit notice to the City Clerk and the City Solicitor upon payment as described in Section 4.