Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an agreement with the
Clean Ohio Council for redevelopment assistance funding in an amount up to $300,000.00. The requested funding
will be used for a Phase II environmental assessment at the former Auld facility at 1209 North Fifth Street.
The former Auld facility was used for metal finishing operations from 1920 through 2000 when operations closed
and the 4,5,6 -Group LLC purchased the property. An Ohio Voluntary Action Program Phase I assessment was
performed on the site in January 2004, identifying several areas of concern including chemical media and
asbestos left at the site. The City, partnering with the 4,5,6 -Group LLC, will use the requested grant funds for
sampling and analysis of chemicals at the site to determine a clean-up strategy, perform a preliminary risk
assessment and complete an asbestos survey to quantify removal costs. Plans for site redevelopment are still
undetermined, but the Columbus Department of Development and the 4,5,6 -Group LLC are committed to working
area residents on a plan to compliment the existing neighborhood. This legislation and the associated assistance
grant application does not subject the City to liability for any site contamination, which may exist at or near the
former Auld site.
FISCAL IMPACT: There are no costs to the City of Columbus associated with applying for Clean Ohio assistance grant funding. If
the application is ...
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