Explanation
The State of Ohio, Department of Transportation ("ODOT") is preparing to reconstruct and resurface approximately 1.77 miles of roadway along State Route 3, in the vicinity of Westerville Crossing Drive. The work will include pavement enhancements, signal signing, improvements to certain Interstate 270 ramps and intersecting roads. ODOT has determined that the acquisition of certain City of Columbus ("City") owned real property, located in the area is necessary the project's completion. The State has requested that in the spirit of intergovernmental cooperation, the City grant a perpetual easement across, under and through certain City property, more fully described in the body of this legislation, at no charge. After investigation by the Recreation and Parks Department that the granting of the requested easement will not adversely affect the City and should be allowed. The following legislation authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to execute those documents necessary to grant a Quitclaim Deed of Easement to ODOT.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Emergency Justification: This request has been thoroughly investigated and contemplated by the Department of Recreation and Parks and at this time emergency action is requested by the Division of Real Estate to allow this matter to proceed without delay.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to execute a Quitclaim Deed of Easement and any ancillary documents necessary to grant the State of Ohio, Department of Transportation a perpetual sewer easement necessary to its FRA-324.48 State Route 3 Roadway Improvement Project, and to the extent they may be applicable, to waive the competitive bidding and Land Review Commission requirements of the Columbus City Codes (1959) Revised, and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the State of Ohio, Department of Transportation ("ODOT") is preparing to reconstruct and resurface approximately 1.77...
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