Explanation
Background: The mayoral New Neighborhood Initiative culminated in a 6-month effort by Parsons Avenue area stakeholders to create the Greater Parsons Avenue Area Vision Plan. Ordinance No. 0717-2006, passed April 3, 2006, Ordinance No.1410-2006, passed July 31, 2006 and Ordinance No. 0700-2007, passed May 14, 2007 authorized the Director of Development to enter into contracts for purchase of certain real properties within the Greater Parsons Avenue Area Vision Plan and authorized the expenditure of $2,700,000. Gaining control of certain real properties is a key component to the success of the Vision Plan allowing the coordination of specific land uses. Several structures on these properties are vacant and possess no contributing value to the Vision Plan. This legislation authorizes $325,000 for the removal of asbestos, the demolition of these structures and the capping of their utilities. Pre-development work, conducting utility location surveys, topographic surveys and land use planning, are underway using funds authorized by Ordinance No. 1173-2007, passed July 23, 2007.
Fiscal Impact: $325,000 is available in the 2007 Capital Improvement Budget.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested in order to complete the work within the timeframe for which the cost estimates were given.
Title
To amend the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash between projects within the same fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a contract with Columbus Urban Growth Corporation for up to $325,000 to demolish several properties in the Parsons Vision Plan area; to authorize the expenditure of $325,000 from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; to waive the provisions of Chapter 329 of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($325,000)
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WHEREAS, Columbus Urban Growth Corporation has successfully gained control of most key properties in the Parsons Vision Plan area; ...
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