Explanation
Background: The City of New Albany has proposed a boundary adjustment with Columbus in the vicinity of Thompson Road and Rocky Fork Creek. The adjustment involves two portions of right-of-way currently in Columbus. Transferring these areas to New Albany will consolidate all of the Thompson Road right-of-way in this location (including a bridge over Rocky Fork Creek) within one jurisdiction, facilitating ongoing service and maintenance. This legislation is being filed in response to the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code - section 709.37 regarding municipal boundary adjustments. The process requires that both communities pass legislation approving the transfer, which will then be submitted for finalization by the Franklin County Commissioners.
Fiscal Impact: No direct impact.
Title
To agree to an adjustment to the City’s boundaries by consenting to transfer two portions of right-of-way totaling 0.74 +/- acres, from the City of Columbus to the City of New Albany.
Body
WHEREAS, Thompson Road and associated right-of-way in the vicinity of Rocky Fork Creek lies partially within Columbus and partially within New Albany; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of all parties if the Thompson Road right-of-way in this vicinity is located within a single jurisdiction as it will facilitate ongoing service and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Columbus to transfer the subject area, comprised of two portions of right-of-way, to the City of New Albany which desires to accept said transfer; and
WHEREAS, the proposed transfer does not involve the transfer of territory inhabited by more than five voters; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That in accordance with Section 709.37 of the Ohio Revised Code, the City of Columbus hereby agrees to transfer to the City of New Albany the land described as follows:
Area 1 (0.7 +/- acres):
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of ...
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