Explanation
1. Background
In 1973, 1990, and 2000, pursuant to Ordinances 1431-73, 2823-90, and 495-00 the City of Columbus vacated portions of rights-of-way, being east and west alleys and a portion of a north and south alley known as Middle Alley and they were subject to a general utility easement.
The Department of Public Service recently received a request from the property owner, NWD HP 2, LLC, asking that the City release the easements over the property they own south of Spruce Street, east of Kilbourne Street, north of Vine Street, and west of Armstrong Street, Columbus Ohio 43215, Franklin County and to clear title. After receiving this request, the Department of Public Service Division of Infrastructure Management verified with all public and private utility companies that there are no public utilities or need for these easements located within the requested area, and that they have no objections to these portions of easements being released.
The following legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release the portion of easements as described within the referenced legislation and within the property lines as shown within the attached exhibit, to allow for the property to clear title.
2. Fiscal Impact
The City will receive a total of $500.00, to be deposited in Fund 7748, Project P537650, for granting the request to release the easements.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release easements over property owned south of Spruce Street, east of Kilbourne Street, north of Vine Street, and west of Armstrong Street, Columbus Ohio 43215, Franklin County, and within the property lines as shown within an attached exhibit, to allow for the property to clear title, at the request of NWD HP 2, LLC. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, in 1973, 1990, and 2000, pursuant to Ordinances 1431-73, 2823-90, and 495-00 the City of Columbus vacated portions of rights-of-way, being east and west alleys and a portion of a north and south alley known as Middle Alley and that were subject to a general utility easement; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service recently received a request from the property owner, NWD HP 2, LLC, asking that the City release the easements over the property they own south of Spruce Street, east of Kilbourne Street, north of Vine Street, and west of Armstrong Street, Columbus Ohio 43215, Franklin County and to clear title; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service Division of Infrastructure Management verified with all public and private utility companies that there are no public utilities or need for these easements, located within the requested area, and that they have no objections to these portions of easements being released; and
WHEREAS, a value of $500.00 for the encroachment easements were established; and
WHEREAS, to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release the portion of easements as described within the referenced legislation and within the property lines as shown within the attached exhibit, to allow for the property to clear title; and NOW, THEREFORE;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release the portion of easements as described within the attached exhibit, to allow for the property to clear title:
SECTION 2. That the City Attorney is required to approve all instrument(s) associated with this ordinance prior to the director of the Department of Public Service executing and acknowledging any of those instrument(s).
SECTION 3. That the City will receive a total of $500.00 as cost to clear title to the site, to be deposited in Fund 7748, Project P537650.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.