Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this resolution is to support Franklin County, in partnership with Thrive Companies, in conjunction with an Ohio Department of Development Brownfield Remediation round 1 grant application of up to $10 million for site cleanup at the former Buckeye Auto Parts auto salvage and dump along the Scioto River and located at 2474 McKinley Avenue in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
The property contains auto salvage and storage facilities on 50.5 acres of land identified by seven Franklin County parcel identification numbers: 010-146234, 010-146253, 010-200913, 010-146278, 010-104705, 010-200912, and 010-104706.
Historical information indicated houses, a quarry, and a landfill have previously occupied parts of the property. Buckeye Auto Parts has occupied the property since at least the late 1970’s. Ohio EPA records identified the property included the former Huston Landfill (a.k.a. McKinley Avenue Dump) that accepted municipal, construction and industrial wastes from the 1950s to the 1970s. The City of Columbus owned part of the property used as the landfill.
Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments have been completed on the property and indicate the need to clear and grade the site in order to install a clan soil cover or other engineered controls over the former landfill and junkyard to prevent exposure to hazardous substances and petroleum.
Thrive Companies is proposing a new mixed-use development, Westbend, that will include a 12-acre public park, open spaces, and access launch points to the river. By connecting more people to nature and natural resources, Westbend hopes to cultivate an area for residents and guests to live, work and play.
Emergency legislation is necessary in order to meet Ohio Department of Development Brownfield Remediation round 1 grant application deadline of January 31, 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT: There are no costs to the City of Columbus associated with a resolution of support for the Brownfield...
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