Explanation
Background:
A boundary adjustment between the City of Columbus and the City of Worthington has been proposed. The site is on Worthington-Galena Road, beginning beneath the Interstate 270 overpass and extending northward approximately 666 feet toward Sancus Boulevard, and consists entirely of right of way. The proposed adjustment moves the City of Columbus corporate boundary slightly southward, to exclude the right of way. The transfer will place the entirety of the right of way along this span of Worthington-Galena Road within the City of Worthington. 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 2+/- acres from the City of Columbus to the City of Worthington.
Body
WHEREAS, 2+/- acres of the Worthington-Galena Road right of way is located within the City of Columbus and is adjacent to right of way and territory located within the City of Worthington; 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 Columbus to transfer the subject area, comprised of right of way along Worthington-Galena Road, to the City of Worthington 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 Columbus hereby agrees to transfer to the City of Worthington the land described as follows:
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