Explanation
BACKGROUND: The need exists to enter into an annexation agreement between the City and the Board of Trustees of Franklin Township, the legislative authority of and for Franklin Township, a political subdivision duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of Ohio (“the Township”).
The City and the Township have contiguous boundaries and overlapping jurisdictions within Franklin County. In order to advance the welfare of the citizens for the respective jurisdictions, the parties desire to cooperate by fostering and promoting development which is compatible with the character of the area, while also preserving the geographic integrity of the Township.
The annexation agreement will outline areas of cooperation including joint land use planning to ensure coordination on projects, joint marketing to advance economic development and coordination of capital improvement projects along the West Broad Street Corridor.
The Department of Development requests emergency consideration of this Ordinance to allow for the immediate execution of this agreement, which is necessary to begin cooperative actions to foster development with the respective jurisdictions.
FISCAL IMPACT: While no funding is required for this legislation, the agreement authorized requires income tax sharing and reallocation of City millage.
Title
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into an annexation agreement with the Board of Trustees of Franklin Township, the legislative authority of and for Franklin Township; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the City and the Township are political subdivisions located entirely within the State of Ohio; and
WHEREAS, the Township and City being contiguous and to a certain extent, having overlapping jurisdictions with areas located in Franklin County; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to cooperate in several matters affecting each party, and the territory to which this agreement pertains, including, without l...
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