Amendment 0320-2008
Explanation
Background
In 2006, the Columbus City Council adopted the Big Darby Accord Master Plan. This plan sets forth principles for land use and development designed to protect and preserve the Big Darby Creek. One of the primary principles set forth is the extension of water and sewer service without annexation in certain areas and under certain limited circumstances. The Director of Public Utilities requests City Council approval to enter into contract contracts with Franklin county to extend water and sewer service by the City of Columbus to certain areas within the Big Darby Accord Planning Area in accordance with the plan.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Franklin County to extend water and sewer service by the City of Columbus to certain areas within the Big Darby Accord Planning Area
Body
WHEREAS, the Big Darby watershed in western Franklin County is one of the most biologically diverse aquatic systems in the Midwest, recognized as a State and National Scenic River; and
WHEREAS, ten jurisdictions formed the Big Darby Accord, whose mission statement included a goal of developing a land use plan that will “preserve, protect and improve, when possible, the Big Darby Watershed's unique ecosystem by utilizing the best available science, engineering and land use planning practices;” and
WHEREAS, the Big Darby Accord Master Plan was developed collaboratively by the 10 Accord jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the Big Darby Accord Master Plan was developed collaboratively by the jurisdictions within the Big Darby Watershed in Franklin County as a land use plan that balances environmental protection and responsible growth; and
WHEREAS, the Big Darby Accord Master Plan was approved by City of Columbus ordinance no. 1330-2006 passed July 31, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Big Darby Accord Master Plan was approved by the Franklin County Commissioners; and
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