Explanation
The following is a resolution to declare the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title and lesser interests in and to real estate in connection with the Alum Creek Drive Improvement Project. During negotiations with the owner and tenant of the property, it was determined that minor changes in the design of the road improvement would result in a smaller taking of property and thereby lessen the level of compensation due the owner. As a consequence it is necessary to adopt a new resolution with a different description of the proposed taking.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Emergency Justification:
Emergency action is requested to allow the acquisition of the parcels necessary for this project to proceed without delay in order that the project may meet its deadline.
Title
To declare the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title and lesser interests in and to real estate in connection with the Alum Creek Drive Improvement Project, and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is engaged in Alum Creek Drive Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, in that it is immediately necessary to declare the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title and lesser interests in and to the hereinbefore described real estate necessary for the aforementioned project so that there will be no delay in the project thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; now, therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That this Council hereby declares the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title and lesser interests in and to the following described real estate necessary for the Alum Creek Drive Improvement Project #644385, pursuant to and in accordance with the Charter of the City of Columbus, Col...
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