Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
During the plan development phase of the Miscellaneous Economic Development - Columbus Coated Fabrics Sixth Street Area Roadways, Phase 2C, project it was determined the installation of ADA compliant curb ramps and sidewalk associated with this redevelopment project will require the removal of certain retaining walls currently located within the public rights-of-way.
After investigation by Department of Public Service staff, it does not appear the City constructed these walls, nor does it appear permits were issued to the property owners for the construction of these walls however; these walls are needed to protect the integrity of the adjacent structures. The City and the developer have agreed that these retaining will should be removed and reconstructed as a part of the project.
The Department of Public Service believes it is in the best interest of the affected property owners and the City for the City to assign maintenance responsibility to the adjacent property owners and to issue revocable encroachment easements for these walls. The following legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents need to grant the proposed encroachment easements.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
N/A
3. Emergency Designation
This project is scheduled to go to construction this summer and should be completed by late this fall. Emergency action is requested to allow for document preparation and execution of the necessary encroachment easements prior to completion of the construction.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents needed to grant encroachment easements for retaining walls that will be removed and reconstructed within the public rights-of-way as a part of the Miscellaneous Economic Development - Columbus Coated Fabrics Sixth Street Area Roadways, Phase 2C, project and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, during the plan develop...
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