Explanation
BACKGROUND:
A portion of the Whittier Peninsula has been identified for reuse as a new, urban mixed-use neighborhood. The redevelopment of the Whittier Peninsula implements the goals and objectives of the Whittier Reach section of the Riverfront Vision, a land use and development plan adopted by Columbus City Council in 1998. At this time it is necessary to secure the services of a qualified professional appraiser to determine the fair market value of certain CSX Rail Road owned property located within the Whittier Peninsula. The CSX property is the last remaining privately owned property on the peninsula targeted for purchase by the City. The following is an ordinance to authorize the City Attorney to, contract for professional services, and to expend the monies for payment of those costs in connection with the Riverfront Vision Plan Project.
FISCAL IMPACT: It has been determined that the funds will come from the Miranova TIF - City Riverfront Vision Account (Ordinance #1578-98), adopted by Columbus City Council on June 29, 1998.
EMERGENCY JUSTIFICATION:
Emergency action is requested to allow the appraisal of the subject parcel necessary for this project to proceed without delaying the project beyond its established time frame.
Title
To authorize the City Attorney to contract for professional services and to expend $2,000.00 from the Miranova TIF Fund - City Riverfront Vision Account for costs in connection with acquisition of property on the Whittier Peninsula consistent with the redevelopment plan known as the Riverfront Vision Plan Project and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the Riverfront Vision, adopted by Columbus City Council in 1998, is a land use and development plan that expresses the community's vision for nine-miles of river corridor that stretches along portions of the Scioto and Olentangy Rivers, from State Route 104 to Dodridge Street; and
WHEREAS, the Riverfront Vision est...
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