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Read. Follow. Verify.Public Hearing on Closing a Portion of NE 6th Terrace
Record date · April 15, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The City Commission is holding a public hearing to consider an ordinance that would vacate, or permanently close, a 40-foot by 525-foot section of the NE 6th Terrace right-of-way. This request is associated with a development project involving the YMCA and Broward Health.
The approval of this ordinance would remove public access to a specific segment of NE 6th Terrace, transferring control of that land to the adjacent property owners, YMCA and Broward Health, for their development project.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
YMCA
The organization is an applicant for the vacation of the right-of-way to facilitate a development project.
Broward Health
The organization is an applicant for the vacation of the right-of-way to facilitate a development project.
Residents of Commission District 2
Residents may lose access to the specified portion of NE 6th Terrace if the vacation is approved.
Key Facts
- The ordinance proposes the vacation of a 40-foot wide by 525-foot long portion of the NE 6th Terrace right-of-way.
- The hearing is classified as a 'Quasi-Judicial' proceeding, requiring speakers to be sworn in under oath.
- The Commission is required to disclose any site visits, outside communications, or expert opinions received regarding this case.
- The application is filed under Case No. UDP-V24001.
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- The project is located within Commission District 2.
- The file number for this legislative item is 25-0297.
- The item was introduced on February 24, 2025.
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