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Closure of a Portion of Manchester Road

Original title: ORD Closing & Abandoning &/or Disclaiming an Opened & Improved Portion of Manchester Rd R/W as Recorded in Plat Bk 20, Pg 7, Urban Hills, of the Current Public Records of Duval County, FL, Located in Council Dist 9, at the Req of Avondale Corporation of Jax, LLC, & Hamilton St Trading, LLC, Subj Unto Reservation to City & JEA of a Non-Exclusive All-Utilities, Facilities, & Access Easement on, Over, Under, Thru, & Across the Closure Area; Prov for Appvl Subj to Conditions (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) 7/22/25 CO Introduced: TEU 8/5/25 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/12/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 8/19/25 TEU PH Approve 4-0 8/26/25 CO Approve 17-0 TEU PH Pursuant to Sec 336.10, F.S. - 8/19/25 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 8/12/25

Record date · August 26, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has approved the closure and abandonment of a specific section of Manchester Road in Council District 9. This action, requested by Avondale Corporation of Jax, LLC and Hamilton St Trading, LLC, includes a requirement that the city and JEA retain utility and access rights over the closed area.

Why it matters

This ordinance removes a portion of public road from public use and transfers control, while ensuring the city and JEA maintain permanent access for utility infrastructure.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Avondale Corporation of Jax, LLC

The entity requested the closure of the public right-of-way.

Directly affected

Hamilton St Trading, LLC

The entity requested the closure of the public right-of-way.

Directly affected

JEA

The utility provider retains permanent easement rights over the closed road area.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance closes and abandons a portion of Manchester Road recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 7, Urban Hills.
  • The closure is located in Council District 9.
  • The City and JEA retain a non-exclusive easement for all utilities, facilities, and access on, over, under, and across the closed area.
  • The request was initiated by Avondale Corporation of Jax, LLC and Hamilton St Trading, LLC.
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  • The ordinance was approved by the City Council with a 17-0 vote on August 26, 2025.
  • The Transportation, Energy, and Utilities (TEU) committee approved the measure 4-0 on August 19, 2025.
  • The action complies with Section 336.10 of the Florida Statutes and Chapter 166 of the Florida Statutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the city still access utility lines in the closed road area?
Yes, the ordinance explicitly reserves a non-exclusive for the City and JEA to access, maintain, and operate utilities over, under, and through the closed area.
Who requested this road closure?
The request was made by Avondale Corporation of Jax, LLC and Hamilton St Trading, LLC.

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The ordinance explicitly includes a reservation of rights for both the City and JEA, ensuring that private land acquisition does not disrupt existing public utility infrastructure.

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