City of Columbus - File #: 1533-2008

• File #: 1533-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/23/2008
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 10/20/2008
• Final action: 10/22/2008
• Title: To authorize the establishment of a $100,000.00 contingency fund for the purpose of paying for the acquisition of miscellaneous minor parcels of permanent and temporary right-of-way needed for projects within the City; to authorize the City Attorney, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services, negotiate with property owners and expend those funds necessary to acquire such parcels as they are identified; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
• Sponsors: Maryellen O'Shaughnessy, Hearcel Craig

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/22/2008	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
10/21/2008	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/20/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
10/20/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/7/2008	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/7/2008	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/7/2008	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/7/2008	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/7/2008	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved	Pass
10/7/2008	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
10/6/2008	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/6/2008	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/6/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/6/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/6/2008	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/3/2008	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/2/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
9/23/2008	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

1. BACKGROUND
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Transportation, frequently must acquire minor parcels of permanent and temporary right-of-way for various projects within the City. To expedite the right-of-way acquisition process the following legislation establishes a contingency fund, in the amount of $100,000.00, to be used by the City Attorney's Real Estate Division to hire professional services, negotiate with property owners and acquire such parcels as they are identified.


2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund to establish a $100,000.00 contingency fund that will be used by the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to acquire miscellaneous small parcels of right-of-way needed for the successful completion of projects throughout the City.

3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested so establishment of the necessary fund can proceed without delay allowing for acquisition related activities to begin immediately upon identification of necessary parcels.

Title
To authorize the establishment of a $100,000.00 contingency fund for the purpose of paying for the acquisition of miscellaneous minor parcels of permanent and temporary right-of-way needed for projects within the City; to authorize the City Attorney, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services, negotiate with property owners and expend those funds necessary to acquire such parcels as they are identified; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)

Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Transportation, frequently must acquire minor parcels of permanent and temporary right-of-way for projects within the City; and

WHEREAS, to expedite the right-of-way acquisition process the following legislation establishes a contingency fund, in the amount of $100,000.00, to be used by the City Attorney's Real Estate Division to hire professiona...