Explanation
BACKGROUND: The City of Columbus, Department of Recreation and Parks is engaged in the design, acquisition and construction for the Milo-Grogan Recreational Center Expansion Project. As part o f this project the City plans to acquire a total of five (5) structures, more fully identified as 807-809 St. Clair; 811-813 St. Clair; 817 St. Clair; 821 St. Clair; and 827 St. Clair. The Greater Columbus Habitat for Humanity ("GCHFH") was not interested in the structure themselves but can scavenge the recyclable fixtures. After removal of the recyclable materials the GCHFH will offer these items for sale through its "Built It Again Center" and use the proceeds from the sale of recycled materials to purchase new building materials for Habitat for Humanity homes in the Columbus area. GCHFH has agreed that all removal work will be completed on each acquired property before this project is first advertised for demolition bids or by June 30, 2007, whichever occurs first and that their employees and volunteers will leave the structures secure and safe when they exit the properties. This legislation authorizes the Executive Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks (The City) to enter into agreements with GCHFH which set forth specific terms and conditions upon which GCHFH may enter and remove fixtures and other such items from any structures that may be found on the parcels acquired by the City of Columbus as part of the Milo-Grogan Recreation Center Expansion.
Emergency action is requested to allow the Greater Columbus Habitat for Humanity to enter onto these properties and remove recyclable materials from the interior of these structures before the arrival of winter weather. Otherwise winterization of certain assets (plumbing fixtures for example) will be necessary in order to protect them from freezing.
Fiscal Impact: There is no direct fiscal impact to the City as a result of the execution of these agreements and the removal of recyclabl...
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