Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the Columbus Zoological Park Association (“Association”) and the Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County (“Board of County Commissioners”) regarding the operation and maintenance of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium ("Zoo"), which is attached to this ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
REASON FOR EMERGENCY: It is unclear to the parties involved whether the MoA being amended expires in the immediate future, so it is advisable that the City adopts a cautious approach and declares this ordinance to be an emergency so that the newly revised MoA will become effective immediately. Any lapse in the MoA may result in a disruption of services and operations at the Zoo.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks, on behalf of the City of Columbus, to execute a memorandum of agreement with the Columbus Zoological Park Association and the Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County for the provision and maintenance of zoological park services and facilities of the Columbus Zoological Park Association; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, by the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated May 5, 1980, authorized by Ordinance No. 1086-80, passed May 5, 1980; as modified by the agreement dated February 19, 1981; authorized by Ordinance No. 344-81, passed February 9, 1981; by the agreement dated January 5, 1982, authorized by Ordinance No. 2699-81, passed December 14, 1981; by the agreement dated July 29, 1983, authorized by Ordinance No. 1400-83, passed July 11, 1983; by the agreement dated March 14, 1990, authorized by Ordinance No. 553-90, passed February 26, 1990; by the agreement dated October 31, 1994, authorized by Ordinance No. 2279-94, passed October 24, 1994; by the agreement dated August 27, 2004, authorized by Ordinance No. 1378-2004, passed July 19, 2004; by the Amend...
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