Explanation
Background:
A boundary adjustment between the City of Columbus and the City of New Albany has been proposed. The site is along the Morse Rd corridor from roughly the Johnstown Rd roundabout to the west, to the Reynoldsburg-New Albany Rd roundabout to the east, and includes parcels are owned by Village of New Albany adjacent to the north. The proposed adjustment moves the City of Columbus corporate boundary westward, to exclude the right-of-way and privately held parcels. The transfer will place the entirety of the parcels within the City of New Albany.
This legislation is being filed in response to the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code - section 709.37 regarding municipal boundary adjustments. Parallel legislation is anticipated by the City of New Albany City Council. Columbus approval will allow the adjustment proposal to be submitted to Franklin County for finalization.
Fiscal Impact:
None
Title
To agree to an adjustment to the City’s boundaries by consenting to transfer approximately 26.5+/- acres from the City of Columbus to the City of New Albany. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, 26.5+/- acres of territory from roughly the Johnstown Rd roundabout to the west, to the Reynoldsburg-New Albany Rd roundabout to the east, and includes publicly held parcels adjacent to the north; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of all parties if the boundaries of the two communities reflect the proposed adjustment; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Columbus to transfer the subject area to the City of New Albany which desires to accept said transfer; and
WHEREAS, the proposed transfer does not involve the transfer of territory inhabited by more than five voters; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
Section 1. That in accordance with Section 709.37 of the Ohio Revised Code, the City of Columbus hereby agrees to transfer to the City of Whitehall the land described as follows:
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