Explanation
Background: The Federal Highway Administration, the State of Ohio Department of Transportation, and the City of Columbus are engaged in the design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of the Hard Road Improvement Project. As a part of Phase C (Linworth Road to SR-315) of this project the City has acquired a total of 12 properties more fully described as 911 Hard Road; 899 Hard Road; 885 Hard Road; 871 Hard Road; 859 Hard Road; 845 Hard Road; 833 Hard Road; 783 Hard Road; 767 Hard Road; 749 Hard Road; 731 Hard Road; and 715 Hard Road.
The Boy Scouts of America Troop #243, Buckeye District, Simon Kenton Council (Leader David E. Sanders) contacted the City and requested permission to remove suitable trees for a pole lashing project. The pole lashing project is part of the Boy Scout program. The trees will otherwise be cleared and destroyed during the construction of Phase C. This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with Troop #243 which sets forth specific terms and conditions as upon which Troop #243 may enter and remove trees form the parcels acquired by the City of Columbus as part of the Hard Road, Phase C, Improvement Project.
Council action is required as the trees are considered real property. In the interest of maintaining positive community interaction and because these trees are considered real property it is recommended that the provisions of the City Code in regards to competitive bidding be waived.
Fiscal Impact: There is no direct fiscal impact to the City as a result of these agreements and the removal of trees from these sites.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to allow Troop #243 to enter upon these properties and remove suitable trees for their project before the arrival of inclement winter weather.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Public Service Department to execute various agreements by and between the City of Columbus and t...
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