Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, frequently must acquire minor parcels of permanent and temporary right of way for various projects within the city. To expedite the right of way acquisition process the following legislation establishes a contingency fund, in the amount of $100,000.00, for the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services, negotiate with property owners and acquire such parcels as they are identified.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund to establish a contingency fund that will be used by the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to acquire miscellaneous small parcels of right of way needed for the successful completion of various projects throughout the city.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested so establishment of the necessary monies can proceed without delay allowing for acquisition-related activities to begin immediately upon identification of necessary parcels.
Title
To authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services, negotiate with property owners and expend those funds necessary to acquire such parcels as they are identified; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, frequently must acquire minor parcels of permanent and temporary right of way for various projects within the city; and
WHEREAS, a contingency fund in the amount of $100,000.00, is needed to be used by the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services, negotiate with property owners and acquire such parcels as they are identified in order to expedite the right of way acquisition process; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in that it is immediat...
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