Explanation
The Public Service Department, Transportation Division, recently received a request from Ashford Columbus, LP, asking that the City release the general utility easement that was retained when the first alley north of State Street from the east right-of-way line of South Front Street to the west right-of-way line of Wall Street was vacated pursuant to Ordinance number 15-81. The utilities that were located in this alley when it was vacated were relocated when the Guest Quarters Hotel was constructed in approximately 1984. After investigation it has been determined there are no utilities currently located within this easement and that the release of the retained easement will not adversely affect any utilities. A value of $500.00 has been established for the release of this easement.
The City will receive a total of $500.00, to be deposited in Fund 748, Project 537650, as consideration for the release of the requested utility easement rights.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Public Service Department to execute those documents required to release the general utility easement that was retained when the first alley north of State Street from the east right-of-way line of South Front Street to the west right-of-way line of Wall Street was vacated pursuant to Ordinance Number 15-81.
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Public Service Department, Transportation Division, recently received a request from Ashford Columbus, LP, asking that the City release the general utility easement that was retained when the first alley north of State Street from the east right-of-way line of South Front Street to the west right-of-way line of Wall Street was vacated pursuant to Ordinance number 15-81; and
WHEREAS, the utilities that were located in this alley when it was vacated were relocated when the Guest Quarters Hotel was constructed in approximately 1984; and
WHEREAS, after investigation it has been determined there are no utilities currently located within this easement and that the release of the retained easement will not adversely affect any utilities; and
WHEREAS, a value of $500.00 has been established for the release of this; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of the Public Service Department be and is hereby authorized to execute those documents necessary to release the general utility easement that was retained when the first alley north of State Street from the east right-of-way line of South Front Street to the west right-of-way line of Wall Street was vacated pursuant to Ordinance Number 15-81
Section 2. That the $500.00 to be received by the City as consideration for the above referenced exchange shall be deposited in Fund 748, Project 537650.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.