Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
As a part of the Nationwide Walkway Transfer and Agreement, dated January 2008, authorized by Ordinance 1019-2007, the Department of Public Service, desires to vacate an alley. The alley will be vacated from a point approximately 80 feet east of the east right-of-way line of North High Street, south of Nationwide Boulevard, being more precisely described as a 10 foot wide alley with an approximate length of 60 feet to the south of the southerly right-of-way line of Nationwide Boulevard and as dedicated within the John W. Baker's Subdivision, of record in Plat Book 1, Page 76, as recorded at the Recorder's Office, Franklin County, Ohio.
After investigation by Department of Public Service, Division of Planning and Operations, it has been determined that the vacation of this alley will satisfy the 2008 agreement. It was also determined that this vacation will not adversely affect the City.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
None
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
An emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City in that it is immediately necessary to vacate the 10 foot wide alley in order, to allow for the transfer of the two walkways over the public right-of-way, crossing Nationwide Boulevard and North High Street, as contemplated in the Nationwide Walkway Transfer and Agreement, dated January 2008, to proceed without delay thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare now, therefore
Title
To vacate an alley approximately 80 feet east of the east right-of-way line of North High Street and south of Nationwide Boulevard; to waive the competitive bidding provisions and the Land Review Commission requirements of Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, as part of the Nationwide Walkway Transfer and Agreement, dated January 2008, authorized by Ordinance 1019-2007, the Department of Public Service desires to vacate an alley; and
WHEREAS, the alley will be vacated from a point appr...
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