Explanation
Background:
A boundary adjustment between the City of Columbus and the City of Worthington has been proposed. The site is on the west side of Sancus Boulevard, from the intersection at Lakeview Plaza Boulevard northward approximately 826 feet, and consists entirely of right of way. The proposed adjustment moves the City of Columbus corporate boundary slightly westward, to include the right of way. The transfer will place the entirety of the right of way along this span of Sancus Boulevard within the City of Columbus. This legislation is being filed in response to the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code - section 709.37 regarding municipal boundary adjustments. Parallel legislation has been submitted to Worthington City Council. Columbus approval will allow the adjustment proposal to be submitted to Franklin County for finalization.
Fiscal Impact: None
Title
To agree to an adjustment to the City’s boundaries by consenting to transfer approximately 0.8+/- acres from the City of Worthington to the City of Columbus.
Body
WHEREAS, 0.8+/- acres of the Sancus Boulevard right of way is located within the City of Worthington and is adjacent to right of way and territory located within the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of all parties if the boundaries of the two communities reflect the proposed adjustment; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Worthington to transfer the subject area, comprised of right of way along Sancus Boulevard, to the City of Columbus which desires to accept said transfer; and
WHEREAS, the proposed transfer does not involve the transfer of territory inhabited by more than five voters; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That in accordance with Section 709.37 of the Ohio Revised Code, the City of Worthington hereby agrees to transfer to the City of Columbus the land described as follows:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, ...
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