Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
In a continued effort to improve operational efficiencies, provide better services to the public, and to streamline government organization and communication, it was determined that the Department of Public Services needs to make updates to the existing Chapter 904 of Title 9 - Streets, Parks and Public Properties Code of Columbus City Code 1959, as amended.
The purpose of this legislation is to enact, amend and repeal various sections of Title 9 - Streets, Parks and Public Properties Code of the Columbus City Code, 1959, as amended that addresses City policy related to the issuance and renewal of leases under Chapter 904 as well as addressing the policy to maximize the available space for pedestrian movement within the sidewalk and other similar public rights-of-way particularly for people with disabilities utilizing public sidewalks and curb ramps.
2. FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this code change.
Title
To enact, amend, and repeal various sections of Chapter 904 of Title 9 - Streets, Parks and Public Properties Code of the Columbus City Code and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, in a continued effort to improve operational efficiencies, provide better services to the public, and to streamline government organization and communication, it was determined that the Department of Public Services needs to make updates to the existing Chapter 904 and Chapter 908 of Title 9 - Streets, Parks and Public Properties Code of Columbus City Code 1959; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this legislation is to enact, amend and repeal various sections of Title 9 - Streets, Parks and Public Properties Code of the Columbus City Code, 1959, as amended that addresses City policy related to the issuance and renewal of leases under Chapter 904 as well as addressing the policy to maximize the available space for pedestrian movement within the sidewalk and other similar public rights-of-way particularly for peop...
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