Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation is to request the Council approve and determine to proceed with the Plan of Services for the Franklinton Special Improvement District, provide for the levy of assessments in said district; and declare an emergency.
A petition, on file with the Office of the Clerk of Council, seeks to reauthorize the Franklinton SID for five years.
This legislation is the fourth and final of a series of actions required by Chapter 1710 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Emergency action is required to allow the Franklinton Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. to proceed in a timely manner and to meet statutory deadlines for the imposition of assessments by the County Auditor.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation
Title
To proceed with the Plan of Service for the Franklinton Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc.; to provide for the levy of assessments in said district; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Chapter 1710 of the Revised Code, effective September 29, 1994 provides for the creation of Special Improvement District, by non-profit corporations governed by trustees elected by the property owners for the provision of special services in a designated district;
WHEREAS, the petition to authorize the Franklinton Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. (Franklinton SID) was approved by City Ordinance No. 1032-2025, passed April 21, 2025;
WHEREAS, the petition to approve the Service Plan with services to be provided by the Franklinton SID was accepted and approved by City Council by Ordinance No. 1033-2025, passed April 21, 2025;
WHEREAS, this Council has adopted Ordinance No. 1375-2025, passed June 2, 2025, declaring the necessity of implementing the Service Plan of the Franklinton SID.
WHEREAS, the Service Plan calls for the provisions of these services of Franklinton SID to be funded by special assessment; and
WHEREAS, a Board of Revision was appointed per Ordinance No. 1537...
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