Explanation
Background:
The City of Columbus is the owner of certain real property located in the vicinity of Morse Road and Tamarack Boulevard known as the site of the former Northland Mall. The City purchased Northland property in 2003 with the purpose of facilitating the redevelopment of the former mall site into uses which include office space, retail use, educational facilities and park space. As part of the proposed redevelopment the City desires to grant Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc., a 20' non-exclusive gas pipeline easement in order that natural gas services may be provided to the project area. The Department of Development has investigated this matter and has determined that the granting of the subject utility easement is in the best interest of the City and will not adversely affect the City and should be allowed at no charge. The following legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to execute those documents necessary to grant Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. a gas line easement through the former Northland Mall site.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Emergency Justification: N/A
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to execute those documents necessary to grant Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc., a utility easement through the former Northland Mall site, in order to provide gas service necessary to the City's redevelopment plan for the area and to the extent they may be applicable, to waive the competitive bidding and Land Review Commission requirements of the Columbus City Codes (1959) Revised, and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is the owner of certain real property located in the vicinity of Morse Road and Tamarack Boulevard known as the site of the former Northland Mall; and
WHEREAS, the City purchased Northland property in 2003 with the purpose of facilitating the redevelopment of the former mall site into uses which include office space, retail use, edu...
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