Closure of Unused Portion of 16th Street East

Original title: ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an Opened & Unimproved Portion of 16th St E as Recorded in Talleyrand Heights Plat Bk 3, Pg 5 & Thompson’s Addition to E Springfield Plat Bk 6, Pg 48, of the Current Public Records of Duval County, FL, Located in Council Dist 7, at the Req of JEA; Subj to Reservation Unto City of a Non-Exclusive Drainage Easement Over the Closure Area; Prov for Appvl Subject to Conditions (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) 5/27/25 CO Introduced: TEU 6/3/25 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/10/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/17/25 TEU PH Approve 6-0 6/24/25 CO Approve 16-0 TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S. - 6/17/25 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/10/25

Record date · June 24, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has approved the official closure and abandonment of an unused section of 16th Street East in Council District 7. The city will retain a permanent over the area to ensure continued utility access.

Why it matters

This ordinance removes a specific segment of public street from city maintenance and control, transferring the land status while protecting the city's right to manage drainage infrastructure on the site.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

JEA

JEA requested the closure, which likely facilitates their utility operations or land management in the area.

Directly affected

Residents of Council District 7

The status of the public right-of-way in their district has changed, potentially affecting future land use or access.

Key Facts

The City Council officially approved the closure and abandonment of an opened but unimproved portion of 16th Street East.
The closure is located in Council District 7.
The city retains a non-exclusive drainage easement over the closed area.
The request for closure was initiated by JEA.

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The ordinance was approved by the City Council with a 16-0 vote on June 24, 2025.
The Transportation, Energy, and Utilities (TEU) committee approved the measure 6-0 on June 17, 2025.
The action is subject to specific conditions of approval.
The closure process followed Florida Statutes Section 336.10 and Chapter 166.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'abandon' a street?

It means the city is officially removing the land from its public street system, meaning it is no longer maintained or recognized as a public thoroughfare.

Can the city still use the land for drainage?

Yes, the ordinance explicitly reserves a non-exclusive , allowing the city to continue using the area for drainage purposes despite the street closure.

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