Explanation
BACKGROUND: This Ordinance grants an exception from the street lighting requirements of Chapter 1165 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, to The Ohio State University for street lighting improvements for Lane Avenue from Pearl Alley to the east side of the Lane Avenue/Olentangy bridge structure; and from the west side of the Lane Avenue/Olentangy bridge structure to approximately 900' west. The Ohio State University agrees to comply with the requirements of Chapter 1165 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, except for the style of streetlights.
This ordinance also authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a maintenance agreement with The Ohio State University. The Ohio State University has agreed to maintain a supply of poles, light fixtures and related material for the use of the Division of Electricity at no cost to the City of Columbus.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable
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To grant an exception from the street lighting requirements of Chapter 1165 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, to The Ohio State University for Lane Avenue from Pearl Alley to the east side of the Lane Avenue/Olentangy bridge structure and from the west side of the Lane Avenue Olentangy bridge structure to approximately 900' west; and to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with The Ohio State University for the maintenance of said lighting. ($0)
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WHEREAS, Chapter 1165 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, requires the developer of commercial and residential property to install streetlights along the public right-of-ways at locations to be determined by the Division of Electricity; and
WHEREAS, The Ohio State University has requested that the streetlights installed on Lane Avenue from Pearl Alley to the east side of the Lane Avenue/Olentangy bridge structure and from the west side of the Lane Avenue Olentangy bridge structure to approximately 900' west be of the same pole and light fixture style as the area lights within the Ohio State campus; and
WHEREAS, The Ohio State University has agreed to the purchase and storage of extra "OSU Style" poles, lights and associated material for the use of the Division of Electricity to perform maintenance per a signed maintenance agreement between the Ohio State University and the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities; and
WHEREAS, the granting of this exception will not adversely affect the surrounding properties of the surrounding neighborhoods; and
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
SECTION 1. That the Ohio State University is hereby granted an exception allowing the "OSU Style" streetlight pole to be installed in the public right-of-way of Lane Avenue from Pearl Alley to the east side of the Lane Avenue/Olentangy bridge structure and from the west side of the Lane Avenue Olentangy bridge structure to approximately 900' west; without compliance with the requirements of installation of street lighting as set forth in Chapter 1165 of the Columbus city Codes, 1959.
SECTION 2. That this Ordinance is conditioned upon The Ohio State University signing a Maintenance Agreement with the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities agreeing to the purchase and storage of extra "OSU Style" poles, light fixtures and associated materials for the use of the Division of Electricity for maintenance and at no cost to the City of Columbus.
SECTION 3. That this Ordinance is further conditioned upon The Ohio State University complying with the requirements of 1165 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, except for the style of streetlight.
SECTION 4. That the Director of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with The Ohio State University for the Division of Electricity to perform maintenance of the "OSU Style" streetlighting on Lane Avenue with materials to be provided and stored by The Ohio State University.
SECTION 5. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.