Explanation
Background:
The following is a resolution to declare the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title and lesser interests in and to real estate in connection with the Fairwood Avenue/Watkins Road-Koebel Road Project.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Emergency Justification: The roadway, and pedestrian improvements contemplated by this project are essential to safety of those individuals traveling within this area. Failure to complete right-of-way acquisition in a timely manner will delay the current construction schedule. Emergency action is requested to allow right-of-way acquisition and this project to remain on schedule.
Title
To declare the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title and lesser interests in and to real estate in connection with the Fairwood Avenue/Watkins Road-Koebel Road Project, and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is engaged in the Fairwood Avenue/Watkins Road-Koebel Road Project; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, in that it is immediately necessary to declare the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title and lesser interests in and to the hereinbefore described real estate necessary for the aforementioned project so that there will be no delay in the project thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; now, therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That this Council hereby declares the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title and lesser interests in and to the following listed parcels of real estate more fully described in Exhibits A through X X attached hereto and made a part hereof as though fully written herein, necessary for Fairwood Avenue/Watkins Road-Koebel Road Project, Project # 530103-100005, pursuant to and in accordance with the Charter of the City of Co...
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