Explanation
Background: Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, desires to install, construct, reconstruct, operate, maintain a natural gas pipeline (the "improvement") underneath that City owned real property, commonly known as the Lowell B. Rader farm, which is located in Pickaway County the vicinity of Walnut Creek Road. Rockies Express Pipeline LLC has requested that the City grant them a Deed of Easement under and through the City's property. After investigation, it has been determined by the Department of Public Utilities that the granting of the easement will not adversely affect the City and should be allowed. The Real Estate Division, Department of Law has established $2,520.00 as the value of the easement. The following ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those documents necessary to grant a deed of easement to Rockies Express Pipeline LLC.
Fiscal Impact: The City shall receive $2,520.00 as consideration for the granting of this easement, which shall be deposited into proper fund as determined by the City Auditor.
Emergency Justification: It is in the best interest of the City of Columbus to allow for the immediate installation of the natural gas line as not to delay the resulting benefit to the City.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those documents necessary to grant a deed of easement to Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, under and through that City owned real property located in Pickaway County in the vicinity of Walnut Creek Road, commonly known as the Lowell B. Rader farm, and to the extent they may be applicable, to waive the competitive bidding and Land Review Commission requirements of the Columbus City Codes (1959) Revised, and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, Rockies Express Pipeline LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, desires to install,...
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