Explanation
Background: The Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power and Water ("City"), is engaged in the construction of a second water booster station on that city owned real property commonly known as 4674 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio. The City desires to grant the Columbus Southern Power Company ("AEP") a perpetual non-exclusive utility easement for the purpose of constructing a transformer pedestal and pad which will provide electric service to the new booster station. The Division of Water has determined that the electrical service provided by the transformer will benefit the City, and that it is in the best interest of the City to grant the easement at no charge. The following legislation authorizes the Director of the Public Service Department to execute those instruments necessary to grant the requested easement.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested as not to delay the benefit to the City, which will result from the construction and installation of the electric equipment.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute those instruments necessary to grant a perpetual utility easement to the Columbus Southern Power Company, for the purpose of providing electrical service to the new water booster station, located at 4674 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio, 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.
Body
WHEREAS, The Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power and Water ("City"), is engaged in the construction of a water booster station on that city owned real property commonly known as 4674 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to grant the Columbus Southern Power Company ("AEP") a perpetual non-exclusive utility easement for the purpose of constructing a transformer pedestal and pad...
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