Explanation
The City of Columbus is the owner of a 15 foot wide alley east of Loew Street, north of the railroad tracks and south of Gibbard Avenue, as shown on the plat of Hayden Subdivision in Plat Book 10, Page 362. After investigation by Transportation Division staff it was determined that this alley is now and has always been landlocked and the City cannot legally access it. As a result, the City has never improved this alley. The adjacent property owners have, however, improved and are currently using this right-of-way. As a result of this private use of public right-of-way, the Franklin County Auditor has rescinded the City's tax-exempt status for this alley and has presented the City with tax bills totaling $202.95 for this right-of-way. After consultation with the City Attorney's Office, the Public Service Department notified the adjacent property owners that the City intends to vacate this right-of-way and suggested they submit petitions requesting the vacation of said alley to the Transportation Division. One hundred percent (100%) of the adjacent property owners have submitted petitions to the Transportation Division praying for the City to vacate this landlocked 15 foot wide alley.
Title
To vacate the 15 foot wide alley east of Loew Street, north of the railroad tracks and south of Gibbard Avenue; and to the extent they may apply to waive the competitive bidding provisions and the Land Review Commission requirements of Columbus City Codes.
Body
WHEREAS, pursuant to the plat titled Hayden Subdivision, of record in Plat Book 10, Page 362, in the Franklin County, Ohio, Recorder's Office, the City of Columbus is the owner of the 15 foot wide alley east of Loew Street, north of the railroad tracks and south of Gibbard Avenue; and
WHEREAS, this alley is now and has always been landlocked; and
WHEREAS, the City cannot legally access this right-of-way, therefore, the City has never improved this alley; and
WHEREAS, the adjace...
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