Explanation
BA20-005
Background:
A boundary adjustment between the City of Columbus and the City of Dublin has been proposed. The site is on the west side of Sawmill Road, from approximately the Delaware County boundary on the north to Martin Road on the south, and consists entirely of right of way. The proposed adjustment moves the City of Columbus corporate boundary slightly westward, to include the right of way in question. This legislation is being filed in response to the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code - section 709.37 regarding municipal boundary adjustments. Parallel legislation is being submitted to Dublin City Council. Columbus approval will allow the adjustment proposal to be submitted to Franklin County for finalization.
Fiscal Impact:
None
Title
To agree to an adjustment to the City’s boundaries by consenting to transfer approximately 13.224+/- acres to the City of Columbus from the City of Dublin.
Body
WHEREAS, 13.224+/- acres of the Sawmill Road right of way is located within the City of Dublin and is adjacent to right of way located within the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of all parties if the boundaries of the two communities reflect the proposed adjustment; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Dublin to transfer the subject area, comprised of right of way along Sawmill Road, to the City of Columbus which desires to accept said transfer; and
WHEREAS, the proposed transfer does not involve the transfer of territory inhabited by more than five voters; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
Section 1. That in accordance with Section 709.37 of the Ohio Revised Code, the City of Dublin hereby agrees to transfer to the City of Columbus the land described as follows:
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BEGINNING at the intersection of the City of Dublin and City of Columbus Annexation line described in City of Dublin Case #40-70 -Dublin Ordinance #45-72 -recorded in MR 157-496 and City ...
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