Request to Vacate Shiras Avenue_Kevin and Paula WadeHonorable Mayor and City Council
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001-4845
RE : Vacate City Property
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
May 12, 2008
This letter is written to inquire about the possibility of purchasing a portion of
the city land abutting our property at 2290 Shiras Avenue. We wish to
purchase 40' of city land adjoining our lot on the west side, at the width of
our lot. We plan to use the vacated property to build a garage on to keep
our cars, recreational vehicles, and personal property under cover.
I, Paula, grew next door at 2260 Shiras. This neighborhood is a very special
place. We work hard to maintain the character of the area. The extra land
will allow us to locate the garage farther to the rear of our property in order
to maintain the park-like view across the back of our and our neighbor's
yards. Our neighbors enjoy the view of the birds at our feeders and the deer
and turkeys passing through during the winter.
We have contacted the City Engineering Department and they have indicated
a favorable condition for the vacating but may need easements reserved for
utilities. We understand that the vacated area would need to be surveyed
and platted at our expense and a fee paid for the parcel, plus publication and
filing fees. Please call me at 563.583.0115 if you have any questions.
Thanks you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Kevin and Paula Wade
2290 Shiras Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
RECEIVED
08 MAY 12 PM 2:32
City Clerk's Office
Dubuque, IA