Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of the Columbus Department of
Development to apply to the Ohio Department of Development, Clean Ohio Council, for redevelopment emergency
assistance funding in an amount up to $750,000.00. The requested funding will be used for asbestos removal, demolition
and other eligible costs associated with the Casto Communities Broad and High Project in Downtown Columbus.
The Broad and High Project is a new, major mixed use project, at the historic corner of Broad and High Streets, which will transform this area into an exciting and dynamic hub of activity. Site demolition and clean-up are necessary as the first steps in this redevelopment.
This legislation and the associated emergency assistance grant application does not subject the City to liability for any site contamination which may exist at or near the Broad and High site.
FISCAL IMPACT: There are no costs to the City of Columbus associated with applying for Clean Ohio emergency
assistance grant funding. If the application is approved by the State, the City of Columbus will receive up to $750,000.00
for asbestos removal, demolition and other eligible cost at the Broad and High site.
EMERGENCY
JUSTIFICATION: This legislation is submitted as an emergency to commence the Clean Ohio emergency grant
application immediately.
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To authorize and direct the Director of the Columbus Department of Development to apply to the Ohio Department of Development, Clean Ohio Council for emergency assistance grant funding in an amount of up to $750,000.00 for asbestos removal, demolition and other eligible costs for the Casto Communities Broad and High Project; and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, the State of Ohio Clean Ohio Program will award $40 million per year, for five years, to communities throughout Ohio for the purpose of clean-up and redevelopment of contaminated or abandoned properties ...
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