Explanation
Background: The City of Columbus, Public Service Department, Transportation Division, received a request from Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) asking that the City vacate Chapel Street from Wall Street east to North High Street as a part of the redevelopment of the former Lazarus site. After investigation by the Transportation Division staff it was determined there are no objections to the proposed transfer of this right-of-way to CDDC. The current proposal for the Lazarus site submitted to the City by CDDC includes the renovation of the Lazarus building, now owned by the City of Columbus, and the renovation/redevelopment of the surrounding parking facilities. The Transportation Division has reviewed the proposed redevelopment plan and has recommended that Chapel Street from Wall Street east to North High Street be transferred to CDDC at no charge in recognition of the improvements that are proposed within this right-of-way that will contribute to the revitalization of this area of the City.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Title
To authorize the Director of the Public Service Department to execute those documents required to transfer Chapel Street from Wall Street east to North High Street to Columbus Downtown Development Corporation at no charge; and to waive the Land Review Commission and the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes.
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Public Service Department, Transportation Division, received a request from Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) asking that the City vacate Chapel Street from Wall Street east to North High Street as a part of the redevelopment of the former Lazarus site; and
WHEREAS, after investigation by the Transportation Division staff it was determined that there are no objections to the proposed transfer of this right-of-way to CDDC; and
WHEREAS, the current proposal for the Lazarus site submitted to the City by CDDC includes the reno...
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