Explanation
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 (Agreement) between the City of Columbus (City), Recreation and Parks Department, and the MIG Realty, LLC to define the responsibilities of each of the parties for the property formerly known as Library Park North Alley.
Background: Library Park North Alley is located on the northern edge of the Deaf School Park Topiary Garden and was previously used as a public roadway. Prior to this agreement going into effect, this alley right of way will be vacated by the Department of Public Service with a portion being sold to Motorist Insurance Group (MIG Realty, LLC) and a portion going to Recreation and Parks to increase the size of the Deaf School Park Topiary Garden. This roadway will no longer be used for public vehicular access, but will be available for public pedestrian and bike access. This agreement will establish the responsibilities and maintenance of this shared space between Recreation and Parks and MIG Realty, LLC.
There was no quorum during the July Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting. Per the present Commissioners this ordinance was requested to be sent thru the legislation approval process in order to avoid a delay with this project. There is August recess for Commission and Council.
Principal Parties:
MIG Realty, LLC
65 South Washington Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Michael Lisi, 614-225-8552
CCN: 31-4259550
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: pending
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested to allow the utilities to be installed and maintain the construction schedule for the new development that is being installed by MIG Realty, LLC adjacent to this location.
Benefits to the Public: This project will benefit the community by enlarging the park area as well as creating a new pedestrian and bike access to the park and the Downtown Public Library.
Community Input/Issues: MIG Realty, LLC will be presenting their new development plan for approval through the Downtown Development Commission.
Area(s) Affected: Planning Area (18)
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the mission of the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by increasing acreage in neighborhood park areas in the Downtown area.
Fiscal Impact: None
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks 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 MIG Realty, LLC, to define the responsibilities of each of the parties for the Library Park North Alley; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into an agreement for shared use of the property formerly known as Library Park North Alley (Agreement) between the City of Columbus (City), Recreation and the MIG Realty, LLC, to define the responsibilities of each of the parties for the Library Park North Alley; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contract to allow the utilities to be installed and maintain the construction schedule for the new development that is being installed by MIG Realty, LLC adjacent to this location; 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 formerly known as Library Park North Alley (Agreement) between the City of Columbus (City), Recreation and Parks Department and the MIG Realty, LLC, to define the responsibilities of each of the parties for the Library Park North Alley.
SECTION 2. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby 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 10 days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.