Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation is to request the Council approve and determine to proceed with the Plan of Services for the University District Special Improvement District, provide for the levy of assessments in said district; and declare an emergency.
A petition, on file with the Office of the Clerk of Council, seeks to reauthorize the University District SID for five years.
This legislation is the fourth and final of a series of actions required by Chapter 1710 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Emergency action is required to allow the University District Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. proceed in a timely manner and meet statutory deadlines for the imposition of assessments by the County Auditor.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation
Title
To proceed with the Plan of Service for the University District Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc.; to provide for the levy of assessments in said district; to adopt the report and recommendations of the Board of Revision; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, Chapter 1710 of the Revised Code, effective September 29, 1994 provides for the creation of Special Improvement District, by non-profit corporations governed by trustees elected by the property owners for the provision of special services in a designated district;
WHEREAS, the petition to authorize the University District Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. (University District SID) was approved by City Ordinance No. 1031-2025, passed April 21, 2025;
WHEREAS, the petition to approve the Service Plan with services to be provided by the University District SID was accepted and approved by City Council by Ordinance No. 1035-2025, passed April 21, 2025;
WHEREAS, this Council has adopted Ordinance No. 1376-2025, passed June 2, 2025, declaring the necessity of implementing the Service Plan of the University District SID.
WHEREAS, the Service Plan calls for the provisions of these services ...
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