Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to provide American Electric Power (AEP) two easements for the I-270 ODOT project, in order to move an existing AEP service line.
One easement will be permanent and will impact certain real estate located in the vicinity of Interstate 270 and Hayden Run Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221 {Franklin County Tax Parcel(s) 010-264260} (“Parkland-Property” via Instrument Number 200211210297907, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio). This easement will be sold to AEP for $12,422.
The second easement is part of a conservation easement that was granted by the Edwards Development Co.; Edwards possesses fee title to certain real estate located adjacent to the Parkland Property at 5451 Edwards Farms Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221 {Franklin County Tax Parcel(s) 010-258995} (“Edwards-Property” via Instrument Number 200211270305110, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio); The City possesses title to a conservation easement burdening 3.15 acre, approximately, portion of the Edwards-Property described and recorded in Instrument Number 201409120120969, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, Ohio (“Conservation-Area”). This is a temporary easement and the impacts will result in a new landscape plan within the conservation easement. Edward Co. will manage the easement restoration with support from the City.
Principal Parties:
American Electric Power
5001 Westerville Road, Columbus, OH 43229
Daniel Hines 614-901-1872
Benefits to the Public: By providing the easements to AEP, it will benefit the community by continuing uninterrupted electric service as well as benefiting the community with the I-270 project improvements completed by ODOT.
Area(s) Affected:
Hayden Run (1)
Master Plan Relation: These easement agreements will support the mission of the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by providing private/public partnerships by granting the easements.
Fiscal Impact: $12,422.00...
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