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Read. Follow. Verify.Closure of Unused Portion of Maitland Avenue
Record date · June 10, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The City Council has approved the official closure and abandonment of an unused section of Maitland Avenue in Arlington Heights. This action transfers the land while ensuring JEA retains permanent access for utility and facility maintenance.
This ordinance removes a specific portion of public street from the city's inventory, changing the legal status of the land at the request of a private property owner while protecting existing utility infrastructure.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Suresh Ramkissoon
The requester of the street closure, whose property interests are directly impacted by the change in land status.
JEA
The utility provider retains a permanent easement over the land to ensure continued access to utility infrastructure.
Residents of Arlington Heights
The public loses the right to use the unimproved portion of Maitland Avenue as a public thoroughfare.
Key Facts
- The ordinance officially closes and abandons an opened but unimproved portion of Maitland Avenue.
- The property is located in Council District 1, Arlington Heights, as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 19.
- JEA is granted a non-exclusive easement for all utilities, facilities, and access over the closed area.
- The ordinance was approved by the City Council with an 18-0 vote on June 10, 2025.
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- The Transportation, Energy, and Utilities (TEU) committee approved the measure 5-0 on June 3, 2025.
- The action was initiated at the request of Suresh Ramkissoon.
- The process complied with Section 336.10 of the Florida Statutes and Chapter 166 of the Florida Statutes.
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Standardized Utility Protection
The ordinance explicitly conditions the land closure on the retention of JEA utility easements, reflecting a standard policy of protecting infrastructure during public land divestment.
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