Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to acquire real property, consisting of a total of approximately 10.4 acres +/- from Greenlawn Realty Company on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities. The City is purchasing approximately 8.25 acres located at 555 Greenlawn Avenue, being Franklin County Tax Parcel No. 010-095233 and accepting donation of 1.5 acres+/- of vacant land commonly known as 627 Greenlawn Avenue, Franklin County Tax Parcel 010-095234 and .08 aces +/- of vacant land known as 1040 Harmon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, Franklin County Tax Parcel 425-295576. Acquisition of this real property will allow the Departments of Public Utilities and Recreation and Parks to cooperatively work together to create an integrated site plan for the 10.4 +/- acres being acquired and the existing 20 +/- acres in McCoy Park that will allow for Public Utilities to construct a new storm water retention facility to relieve chronic flooding in the Renick Run Watershed (containing approximately 1,785 acres of land) and home to more than 15,000 residents. The alleviating of the threat of chronic flooding in this area will improve the quality of life, protect health and safety, and promote economic growth allowing the area to prosper. In addition, it will allow the Recreation and Parks Department to redefine and improve park amenities to fill service gaps for residents in the Southwest Area and provide both indoor and outdoor therapeutic recreation activities to meet a growing need for recreation activities modified to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. The office building containing 11,500 square feet located on Tax Parcel 010-095233 will be remodeled by Recreation and Parks and named the “Younkin Therapeutic Recreation Center” or a substantially similar name that includes “Younkin” in the title during its useful life.
This legislation is presented as an emergency measure and authorizes the Director of Finance and...
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