Explanation
The City currently owns certain real property located in Pickaway County described as: 90.49 acre site located on Little Walnut Road (Rader Farm), Pickaway County Parcel M3000040006600, acquired by the City of Columbus in 1995; and a 116.92 acre site located on Duval Road (Edgar Farm), Pickaway County Parcels F1600010002000, F1600010002001, and F1600010010200, acquired by the City of Columbus in 1992. Both sites were purchased for use in the South Wellfield Expansion Project as authorized by Ordinance #1963-77, passed by Columbus City Council in October, 1977.
After the purchase of the properties, Public Utilities conducted in-depth studies of the water table at each site. The studies determined that the water table on these properties is not suitable for use in the South Wellfield Expansion Project. After review, a use of the properties for City operations could not be identified, therefore, both sites have been deemed to be surplus property. The Director of the Department of Finance and Management requests authority to determine the current marketability of these properties by soliciting proposals and purchase offers, by both public notice and real estate industry notice, for the sale of the properties and to entertain discussions and negotiations with interested parties with respect to sale of each property.
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to advertise the two (2) properties, solicit purchase proposals, respond to and negotiate with interested parties, and waive the land review commission requirements of Chapter 328 and Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes (1959) Revised.
Any agreement for the sale of the properties shall require approval by subsequent Council ordinance.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to enable the City to immediately begin the disposal process of these assets which are no longer required by the City and to elimin...
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