Explanation
Background: This ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into an agreement for shared use of the property formerly known as Library Park North Alley (Alley), also known as Topiary Park and Deaf School Park, between the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department, and Encova Mutual Insurance Group, Inc. (Encova) to define the responsibilities of each of the parties. Since the vacation of the Alley by the Department of Public Service a portion of the Alley has become a part of Topiary Park. This ordinance will also repeal Ordinance 1924-2018.
Ordinance 1924-2018 authorized the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into an agreement for shared use of the property formerly known as Library Park North Alley between the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department, and the Motorists Insurance Group (MIG) Realty, LLC to define the responsibilities of each of the parties for the property formerly known as Library Park North Alley. Motorists Insurance Group (MIG) Realty, LLC has rebranded to their current name, Encova Mutual Insurance Group, Inc., since this original agreement for shared use was authorized. This ordinance will repeal ordinance 1924-2018 and authorize a new agreement for shared use and maintenance of the Alley, also known as Topiary Park and Deaf School Park, and adjacent property between the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department and Encova Mutual Insurance Group, Inc. Topiary Park is a public park owned and controlled by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. Encova is the owner of the property that is immediately adjacent to Topiary Park on the northern edge of the park and they have constructed a new apartment development on their adjacent development. The City of Columbus has granted Encova an electric easement pursuant to Ordinances 3110-2018 and 1280-2025 for installation of street lighting related to the apartment development, providing a benefit to both the park and the apartment development. The new agreement for shared use and maintenance is intended to spell out the terms regarding maintenance and management of Topiary Park and easement area.
Principal Parties:
Encova Mutual Insurance Group, Inc.
471 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Todd Haywood, (614) 225-1545
Benefits to the Public: The electric service benefits the community as it provides a well-lit and safer environment. The vacated alley way is often used as a thoroughfare for pedestrian access to Topiary Park, the downtown Main Library, Cristo Ray School, and the Encova apartments. This agreement will help ensure that Topiary Park and adjacent property are properly maintained.
Community Input/Issues: The community has supported additional lighting for safety and security. This lighting is for the benefit of nearby residents, visitors, and the overall community.
Area(s) Affected: Near East (56)
Master Plan Relation: This agreement will support the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by expanding partnerships and improving maintenance standards.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Title
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into an agreement for shared use of the property known as Topiary Park, also known as Deaf School Park, between the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department, and Encova Mutual Insurance Group, Inc. to define the responsibilities of each of the parties for Topiary Park and adjacent property; and to repeal Ordinance No. 1924-2018. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into an agreement for shared use of the property known as Topiary Park, also known as Deaf School Park, between the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department, and Encova Mutual Insurance Group, Inc. to define the responsibilities of each of the parties for Topiary Park and adjacent property; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to repeal Ordinance 1924-2018; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operations of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is necessary to authorize the Director to enter into this agreement for shared use of the property known as Topiary Park and adjacent property; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement for shared use of the property known as Topiary Park, also known as Deaf School Park, between the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department, and Encova Mutual Insurance Group, Inc. to define the responsibilities of each of the parties for Topiary Park and adjacent property.
SECTION 2. That Ordinance No. 1924-2018 is hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.