Explanation
Background: The purpose of this resolution is to support Scannell Properties #842, LLC, in conjunction with an Ohio Department of Development Fiscal Year 2027 Brownfield Remediation Program grant application of up to $5,000,000 for remediation at the 1000 Joyce Avenue brownfield site located at 1000 Joyce Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219, to make it operational for economic development activity. The 26.197-acre site is a historical fill and dump site with subsurface debris reported as deep as 40 feet.
The 26.197-acre property consists of 10 tax parcels: 130-003165, 130-004728, 130-003173, 130-001196, 130-004729, 130-001197, 010-132073, 010-009439, 130-002223, and 130-002226. Scannell Properties #842, LLC proposes to reconfigure the site-currently consisting of two vacant structures totaling approximately 34,000 square feet formerly used for tractor-trailer maintenance and offices, plus vacant land-into a six-acre industrial outdoor storage parcel retaining the existing structures and a second parcel with a 252,000-square-foot speculative Class A warehouse.
Scannell Properties #842, LLC is proposing a 252,000-square-foot multi-tenant warehouse intended for two to three warehousing and distribution tenants. The project is estimated to have a value of $42,036,555 when completed. Scannell Properties #842, LLC fully intends to move forward with the project.
Emergency action is necessary in order to meet the Ohio Department of Development Fiscal Year 2027 Brownfield Remediation Program grant application deadline of September 11, 2026.
Fiscal Impact: There are no costs to the City of Columbus associated with a resolution of support for the Brownfield Remediation Program grant funding.
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To support Scannell Properties Brownfield Remediation Program Grant Application at 1000 Joyce Avenue; and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, the State of Ohio Brownfield Remediation grant program will award up to $5,000,000 per project throughout Ohio for the pur...
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