Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Design & Construction, frequently must acquire minor parcels of permanent and temporary right-of-way for random projects within the City. To expedite the right-of-way acquisition process the following legislation establishes a contingency fund, in the amount of $100,000.00, to be used by the City Attorney's Real Estate Division to hire professional services, negotiate with property owners and acquire such parcels as they are identified.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and available in the Street and Highway Improvement Fund to establish a contingency fund that will be used by the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to acquire miscellaneous small parcels of right-of-way needed for the successful completion of various projects throughout the City.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested so establishment of the necessary fund can proceed without delay allowing for acquisition related activities to begin immediately upon identification of necessary parcels.
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To authorize the establishment of a $100,000.00 contingency fund for the purpose of paying for the acquisition of miscellaneous minor parcels of permanent and temporary right-of-way needed for various projects within the City; to authorize the City Attorney's, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services, negotiate with property owners and expend those funds necessary to acquire such parcels as they are identified; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Design & Construction, frequently must acquire minor parcels of permanent and temporary right-of-way for various projects within the City; and
WHEREAS, to expedite the right-of-way acquisition process the following legislation establishes a contingency fund, in the amount of $100,000.00, to be used by the City Attorney's Real Estate Divi...
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