Explanation
Background: The City of Columbus, ("City") is the owner of certain real property located in the vicinity of Alton Road and Elnora Drive. The Board of Supervisors for the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District, ("Board of Supervisors") has determined the aforementioned real property to be important to the protection of the natural resources of the Hellbranch Run and Big Darby Creek Watersheds. Section 5301.69 of the Ohio Revised Code authorizes the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors to acquire conservation easements in the name of the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District for the purpose of protecting the natural resources of the area. The "Board of Supervisors" has requested a conservation easement be granted by the City for certain portions of the subject City owned property. After investigation, it has been determined by the Recreation and Parks Department that the protection of the area will benefit the City and the easement should be granted. This legislation authorizes the execution of the documents necessary for the granting of the aforementioned easement.
Fiscal Impact: The $55,500.00 to be received by the City of Columbus, Department of Recreation and Parks as consideration for the subject easement will be deposited into the appropriate fund, to be identified by the City Auditor.
Emergency Justification: The City is to receive certain monies for the granting of the conservation easement; in consideration of which, emergency action is requested as not to delay the City's compliance with the terms of the agreement.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to execute a "Deed of Conservation Easement" and any ancillary documents necessary to grant the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District, a perpetual conservation easement across certain City owned property, located in the vicinity of Alton Road and Elnora Drive, for the protection of the H...
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