Explanation
To allow the Greater Columbus Rowing Association (GCRA) to utilize a shared portion (shared with The Ohio State University's Women's Crew and the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department) of the Griggs Boathouse for rowing activities associated with Griggs Reservoir. We have maintained a lease agreement with GCRA prior to 1994 and have since maintained a good working relationship. GCRA has been offering the community memberships within their rowing organization since 1984. This lease agreement will replace the existing lease agreement from 2008.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Greater Columbus Rowing Association in conjunction with its activities located at Griggs Boathouse. ($1.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus owns certain real property commonly known as Griggs Boathouse, located at 3033 Thoburn Road, Columbus, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus desires to allow the Greater Columbus Rowing Association to utilize a shared portion of the Griggs Boathouse for rowing activities associated with Griggs Reservoir; and,
WHEREAS, the lease has been drafted and is ready to implement to have the lease in place prior to the opening of the facility scheduled for January 2001; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
Section 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks be and is hereby authorized to enter into a lease agreement with the Greater Columbus Rowing Association to utilize a shared portion of Griggs Boathouse for rowing activities associated with Griggs Reservoir.
Section 2. That the terms and conditions of the lease shall be approved in form by the City Attorney's office.
Section 3. That the ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.