Explanation
Background:
Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. has requested that the City of Columbus grant certain utility easements so that they may repair and maintain a gas pipeline through that city owned property commonly known as the Hilltop Senior Housing. After investigation, the Recreation and Parks Department determined that the granting of the requested easements will not adversely affect the City and should be granted. The service to be provided by the proposed gas lines will benefit the City and therefore there is no charge for the easement. The following ordinance authorizes the Executive Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to execute those instruments necessary to grant the subject easement in and to that City owned property located in the vicinity of Wilson Road and Sullivant Avenue, and commonly known as the Hilltop Senior Housing, more fully described within the body of this ordinance.
Fiscal Impact: The service to be provided by the proposed gas lines will benefit the City and therefore there is no charge for the easement.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested as not to delay the benefit of gas service to the City of Columbus.
Title
To authorize the Executive Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to execute those documents necessary to grant Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. an easement to repair and maintain existing gas lines through that real property known as the Hilltop Senior Housing 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.
Body
WHEREAS, Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. has existing utility lines through that City owned property known as the Hilltop Senior Housing, and
WHEREAS, Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. desires to extend its existing gas lines in order to repair and maintain service pipeline to the aforementioned City owned property; and...
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