Explanation
Background: This lease will make it possible to continue the partnership between the City of Worthington and the City of Columbus to continue the development of a dog park originally authorized by City Council in Ordinance 1649-2010, to meet public fitness and recreational needs, and will add to the quality of life for the people of Central Ohio. As with the original 2010 Agreement, the City of Worthington will continue to handle all day-to-day maintenance activities and all future capital expenditures, upon approval of City Council, will be shared equally. Worthington will receive credit for its property maintenance costs against the capital costs. This legislation will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a Lease Agreement with the City of Worthington for five (5) years from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2030.
Principal Parties:
City of Worthington
6550 N. High St., Worthington, OH 43085
Darren Hurley, 614-436-2743
Community input/issues: The dog park has been widely accepted as part of the diverse assortment of facilities in the CRPD system.
Benefits to the Public: Godown Dog Park offers public fitness and recreational needs, and will add to the quality of life for the people of Central Ohio.
Area(s) Affected: Far Northwest Area
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by promoting recreation, encouraging uses of natural areas and dog parks while strengthening partnerships.
Fiscal Impact: None.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a new Lease Agreement with the City of Worthington to continue its partnership for the further development and maintenance of a dog park at Godown Park. ($1.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Worthington owns certain real property commonly known as Godown Park, located at 6099 Godown Road , Columbus, Ohio, identified as the Franklin County Tax Parcel I.D. # 010-151110; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus and City of Worthington desire to continue their relationship developing a recreational dog park for the use and benefit of the public; and, NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
Section 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and is hereby authorized to enter into a Lease Agreement with the City of Worthington in order to continue their partnership for the further development and maintenance of a dog park at Godown Park.
Section 2. That the terms and conditions of the lease shall be approved in form by the City Attorney's office.
Section 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.