Explanation
Background: The following is a resolution to declare the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title to and lesser interests in real estate in connection with the Central Outpost Relocation Project. It has been determined that it is in the best interest of the city to relocate several city operations from their existing locations, including but not limited to, the Central Outpost of the Department of Public Service, the Division of Facilities Management Offices of the Department of Finance and Management and Department of Development Code Enforcement Environmental Blight and Abatement.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Emergency Justification: The relocation of the city operations contemplated by this project is essential to continue to provide for the proper maintenance of city facilities, timely street maintenance and snow removal from streets in the Downtown area, Code Enforcement activities in response to environmental abatement needs, and access to fueling, including CNG, for street maintenance vehicles. Failure to complete this property acquisition acquisition in a timely manner will delay the current construction and design schedule for the project. Emergency action is requested to allow acquisition of this site to allow this project to remain on schedule and deliver services to residents and businesses of Columbus.
Title
To declare the necessity and intent to appropriate fee simple title to and lesser interests in real estate in connection with the Central Outpost Relocation Project. ; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is engaged in the Central Outpost Relocation Project; and
WHEREAS, the placement and adjacency of various City operations to their respective service locations is essential to ensure maximum operational efficiency; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Finance and Management, in that it is immediately necessary to declare the necessity and intent ...
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