Explanation
1. Background
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, received a request from Whittier Park Limited asking that the City transfer them a 4,900 square foot (0.113 acre) portion of the right-of-way near Whittier Street. The right-of-way area is west of Front Street and north of Whittier Street. Right-of-way area runs north/south directionally for approximately 210+/- feet and the width is 20+/- feet. Abutted to the west by parcel 010-260041, and to the east by parcel 010-024973. The right-of-way is currently known as Bank Street.
Transfer of this right-of-way will allow the owner to redevelop the existing building to the east, creating better rear access and additional parking. The Department of Public Service has agreed to transfer the right-of-way via a quitclaim deed as described and shown within attached legal description and exhibit, and extinguishes its need for this public right-of-way.
Per current practice, comments were solicited from interested parties, including City agencies, private utilities and the applicable area commission, before it was determined that, subject to the retention of a general utility easement for those utilities currently located within this right-of-way, the City will not be adversely affected by the transfer of this right-of-way.
The Department of Public Service submitted a request to the City Attorney’s Office, asking that they establish a value for this right-of-way, and a value of $29,532.00 was established.
This request went before the Land Review Commission on August 21, 2025. After review of the request, the Land Review Commission voted to recommend the above referenced right-of-way be transferred to Whittier Park Limited at the cost of $29,532.00 to them.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The City will receive a total of $29,532.00 and the funds are to be deposited in Fund 7748, Project P537650, as consideration for the transfer of the requested right-of-way.
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