Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to transfer 3.921 acres of City owned parkland along Alkire Road to Rockford Homes in exchange for 4.433 acres of proposed parkland from Rockford Homes.
The City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department, has acquired in excess of 15 acres of parkland and the cash to develop a proposed park along Alkire Road as a result of various rezoning cases.
Recently the Recreation and Parks Department received a proposal from Rockford Homes, 999 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, Ohio 43240, suggesting an exchange 3.921 acres of existing City parkland along Alkire Road for 4.433 acres of new parkland at an adjacent site. This proposed exchange will result in an increase in the net park acreage at the Alkire Road site.
The proposed park to be developed at this location will serve approximately 600 homes slated for construction in 5 new subdivisions surrounding the site and will help to create a traditional style neighborhood. The Land Review Commission has voted to recommend that the City proceed with the proposed exchange.
It has been determined that it is in the best interest of the City to waive the provisions of the competitive bidding process.
Emergency action is requested as contracts are prepared and closing dates are being established based on this legislation.
Fiscal Impact:
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Title
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to execute those documents required to transfer 3.921 acres of City owned parkland along Alkire Road to Rockford Homes in exchange for 4.433 acres of proposed parkland to be deeded from Rockford Homes to the City, to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes, and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department, has acquired in excess of 15 aces of parkland and the cash needed to develop a proposed park along Alkire Road as a result of various zoning cases; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks Department recently received a proposal from Rockford Homes suggesting an exchange of 3.921 acres of existing City owned parkland along Alkire Road for 4.433 acres of property to be used as new parkland at an adjacent site; and
WHEREAS, this exchange will result in an increase in the net park acreage at the Alkire Road site; and
WHEREAS, the proposed park to be developed at this location will serve approximately 600 homes slated for construction in 5 new subdivisions surrounding the site and will help to create a traditional style neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the Land Review Commission voted to recommend that that the City proceed with the proposed exchange;and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to to authorize this proposal as contracts are prepared and closing dates are being extablished based on this legislation; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department be and is hereby authorized to execute quit claim deeds and other incidental instruments prepared by the Department of Law, Real Estate Division, necessary to transfer the following described 3.921 acres to Rockford Homes; to-wit:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Columbus V.M.S. 1389, and being part of a 10.193 acre tract conveyed to the City of Columbus, Instrument Number 200303130074729, Franklin County Recorder's Records:
Beginning for reference at a found iron pin at the southwest corner of Alkire Lakes Section 2, Part 1, P. B. 95, Pg 83, and the northwest corner of Alkire Lakes Section 4, Part 2, P.B. 99, Pg 03;
Thence N 01°04'34" E, following the westerly line of Alkire Lakes Section 2, Part 1, P.B. 95, Pg 83, a distance of 240.15 feet to a found iron pin, said iron pin being the True Point of beginning;
Thence S 01°04'34" W following the westerly line of Alkire Lakes Section 2, Part 1, P.B. 95, Pg 83, and Alkire Lakes Section 4, Part 2, P.B. 99, Pg 03, a distance of 868.87 feet to a set iron pin;
Thence with the following nine (9) courses crossing the original 10.193 acres conveyed to the City of Columbus, I.N. 200303130074729;
1. N 88°47'58" W. a distance of 290.00 feet to a set iron pin
2. N 01°04'34" E a distance of 195.01 feet to a set iron pin;
3. N 20°18'41" E a distance of 59.77 feet to a set iron pin;
4. N 83°32'08" E a distance of 101.19 feet to a set iron pin;
5. N 01°04'34" E a distance of 322.52 feet to a set iron pin;
6. With a curve to the right having a radius of 325.00 feet, a delta of 14°06'05", an arc of 79.99 feet, and a chord bearing of N 08°07'36" E for a chord distance of 79.79 feet to a set iron pin;
7. N 15°10'39" E a distance of 89.30 feet to a set iron pin;
8. With a curve to the left having a radius of 125.00 feet, a delta of 25°54'08", an arc of 56.51 feet, and a chord bearing of N 02°13'35" E for a chord distance of 56.03 feet to a set iron pin;
9. With a curve to the left having a radius of 25.00 feet, a delta of 95°57'21", an arc of 41.87 feet, and a chord bearing of No 58°42'09" E for a chord distance of 37.14 feet to a set iron pin;
Thence with the following two (2) courses along the southerly line of Alkire Run, Section 1, P.B. 104, Pg 03;
1. N 73°19'10" E a distance of 89.84 feet to a set iron pin;
2. With a curve to the left having a radius of 275.00 feet, a delta of 17°45'20", an arc of 85.22 feet, and a chord bearing of N 82°11'51" E for a chord distance of 84.88 feet to the point of beginning,
Containing 3.921 acres, more or less.
This description was based on an actual field survey by the Jerry A. Malott Surveying Company in December 2003.
Bearings were based on the westerly line of Alkire Lakes Section 4, Part 2, as being S 01°04'34" W, as shown in P.B. 99, Pg. 03.
All set iron pins are ¾" in diameter and 30" in length with plastic I.D. caps.
Jerry A. Malott, Registered Surveyor No 5963
Section 2. That this Council has determined it is in the best interest of the City of Columbus to allow the above referenced transfer of City parkland to proceed without requiring competitive bidding and hereby waives the competitive bidding provision of Columbus City Codes (1959) Revised, Section 329.25 with regards to the transfer of this parkland.
Section 3. That in exchange for the above described parkland the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department will receive the following described 4.433 acres, to be used as parkland, from Rockford Homes; to-wit:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Columbus V.M.S. 1389, and being part of a 27.793 acre tract conveyed to William D. and Marvin Allmon, Official Record 20740, Pg. D18, Franklin County Recorder's Records:
Beginning for reference at the southeast corner of Alkire Place Section 3, P.B. 102, Pg. 05;
Thence N 01°19'38" E following the easterly line of Alkire Place Section 3, P.B. 102, Pg. 05, and Alkire Place Section 2, P.B. 100, Pg. 22, a distance of 752.24 feet to a point, said point being referenced by a found iron pin being S 88°47'58" E for a distance of 0.59 feet;
Thence S 88°47'58" E following the southerly line of a residual 9.176 acres of an original 10.476 acre tract conveyed to Alice M. Egelhoff, D.B. 2867, Pg. 217, and a 7.950 acre tract conveyed to Thomas A. and Kathy A. Box, O.R. 11827, Pg. F17, a distance of 216.70 feet to a set iron pin, said iron pin being the True Point of Beginning;
Thence S 88°47'58" E, following the southerly lines of a 7.950 acre tract conveyed to Thomas A. and Kathy A. Box, O.R. 11827, Pg. F17, a residual 4.942 acres of an original 15.495 acre tract conveyed to the City of Columbus, I.N. 200108020176659, and the original North line of the 27.793 acre tract, O.R. 20740, Pg. D18, a distance of 821.89 feet to a set iron pin, (passing a found iron pin at a distance of 567.18 feet);
Thence with the following Ten (10) courses across the original 27.793 acre tract, O.R. 20740, Pg. D18;
1. S 01°04'34" W a distance of 334.66 feet to a set iron pin;
2. N 75°47'52" W a distance of 719.51 feet to a set iron pin;
3. S 13°44'54" W a distance of 120.00 feet to a set iron pin;
4. With a curve to the left having a radius of 125.00 feet, a delta of 8°16'16", an arc of 18.04 feet, and a chord bearing of N 79°56'00" W for a chord distance of 18.03 feet to a set iron pin;
5. N 01°19'38" E a distance of 115.55 feet to a set iron pin;
6. N 23°13'26" W, a distance of 24.49 feet to a set iron pin;
7. N 56°44'39" E a distance of 120.45 feet to a set iron pin;
8. N 23°13'26" W a distance of 20.13 feet to a set iron pin;
9. S 56°44'39" W a distance of 120.45 feet to a set iron pin;
10. N 23°13'26" W a distance of 143.67 feet to the point of beginning;
Containing 4.433 acres, more or less.
This description was based on an actual field survey by the Jerry A. Malott Surveying Company in December 2003.
Bearings were based on the westerly line of Alkire Lakes Section 4, Part 2, as being S 01°04'34" W as shown in P.B. 99, Pg. 03.
All set iron pins are ¾" in diameter and 30" in length with plastic I.D. caps.
Jerry A. Malott, Registered Surveyor No 5963
Section 4. That the City of Columbus, Recreation and Parks Department, hereby accepts the above described property for park purposes.
Section 5. That for the reasons stated in the preamble thereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.