Title
Resolution authorizing the dissolution of the Road Viewers Roster originally appointed pursuant to §15.2-2006 of the Code of Virginia amended to consider vacations of rights-of-way
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
In addition to other provisions in the Code of Virginia and the City Charter, Section 15.2-2006 of the Code of Virginia additionally allows the vacation or alteration of a right-of-way on motion of city council or on application of any person after notice of intent to do so is published at least twice, with at least 6 days elapsing between the first and second publication. The cost of the notice is paid by the applicant. At the conclusion of the public hearing the council may appoint 3 to 5 road viewers to view the right-of-way and report any inconvenience that would result from the vacation. The road viewers may be paid up to $50.00 each the cost of which is to be paid by the applicant. The first time road viewers were appointed was 1952. Road viewers were appointed again in 2004. In 2013 three road viewers were appointed as a roster.
The Department of Public Works has not used road viewers since Chapter 34 of the City Code was amended in 2012. A process for vacation of rights-of-ways was established which has rendered the road viewer process obsolete. The Clerk of Council in her review of Board and Commissions questioned whether a roster had to be maintained. The City Attorney’s Office has determined that it is not a requirement and the Director of Public Works does not foresee using this process in the future. He recommends the dissolution of the appointment of Road Viewers.
Recommendation:
Rec
City staff recommends approval of the Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, in addition to other provisions in the Code of Virginia and the City Charter, §15.2-2006 of the Code of Virginia additionally allows the vacation or alteration of a right-of-way on motion of City Council or on application of any person after notice of intent to do so is published at l...
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