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File #: 1762-2010    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 11/23/2010 In control: Recreation & Parks Committee
On agenda: 12/13/2010 Final action: 12/16/2010
Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to execute an Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding and an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District for the property known as the Whittier Peninsula; and to declare an emergency.
Attachments: 1. exhibit a.pdf, 2. exhibit b.pdf
Explanation
Through this 2010 MOU both parties agree and acknowledge that all City owned property on the Whittier Peninsula is now included as part of the Premises covered by the Lease with the exception of the Public Utilities Electrical Substation and the Storm Tank Area (Zone D) South of Whittier Street. These properties are outlined on the attached map titled Scioto Audubon Metro Park. The City will continue to operate the Impound Lot until its complete move to a new location targeted for first quarter of 2011. Until the move is completed, the City shall allow Metro Parks reasonable access to the Impound Lot for environmental and facility assessment purposes, and will continue the cooperative relationship enjoyed by the Columbus Police, Department of Public Safety and Metro Parks.
The City hereby leases to Metro Parks the parcel of land that is the current site for the City Impound Lot, including the buildings on this parcel as part of the Premises.
References to the Scioto Audubon Metro Park herein shall include the Premises.
The CITY and Metro Parks agree to execute an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement to reflect the changes set forth in this MOU.


Responsibilities of Metro Parks. Metro Parks agrees to be responsible for the maintenance of all of the signage throughout the Scioto Audubon Metro Park, with the exception of signage owned and maintained by the Audubon Center. This responsibility includes but is not limited to the maintenance of the park identification banner signs that have been affixed to the City utility light poles along Whittier Street. The details regarding the signage responsibilities of Metro Parks are addressed and attached in "exhibit D" titled Banner Agreement and "exhibit E" titled Metro Parks Sign Maintenance and Responsibilities with the City Recreation and Parks Department.
Metro Parks agrees to continue efforts to acquire additional property on the Whittier Peninsula from other parties, to incorporate into...

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