City of Columbus - File #: 1625-2008

• File #: 1625-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/8/2008
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 10/27/2008
• Final action: 10/27/2008
• Title: To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to grant easements for a tunnel easement beneath Mound Street connecting the proposed new Halls of Justice Building to the existing courthouse and minor encroachment easements into the right of way abutting the new courthouse, and/or pavilion, and to the extent they may be applicable, to waive the competitive bidding and Land Review Commission requirements of the Columbus City Codes (1959) Revised and to declare an emergency.
• Sponsors: Hearcel Craig, Maryellen O'Shaughnessy

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/27/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
10/27/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/20/2008	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/20/2008	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
10/20/2008	1	Atty Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
10/17/2008	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/8/2008	1	Atty Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

Background: The Franklin County Commissioners (the "County") is engaged in the construction of a new county courthouse on the corner of South High Street and West Mound Street. The plans include the construction of a 50 foot wide tunnel, running underneath Mound Street that connects the existing courthouse to the proposed new "Hall of Justice". The County has requested that the City of Columbus (the "City") grant a tunnel easement necessary to the construction of the tunnel. After investigation, it has been determined by the Department of Public Service that the easement will not adversely affect the City and should be granted. The following legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Services to execute those documents necessary to grant an easement to the County necessary for the construction of a 50' tunnel beneath Mound Street.


Fiscal Impact: The City will receive $120,000.00, as consideration for the granting of this easement.


Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested in the spirit of inter-governmental cooperation to allow this matter to proceed immediately as not to delay the construction of the tunnel and the subsequent benefit to the City from the existence of the new Halls of Justice Building.

Title

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to grant easements for a tunnel easement beneath Mound Street connecting the proposed new Halls of Justice Building to the existing courthouse and minor encroachment easements into the right of way abutting the new courthouse, and/or pavilion, and to the extent they may be applicable, to waive the competitive bidding and Land Review Commission requirements of the Columbus City Codes (1959) Revised and to declare an emergency.

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WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners for Franklin County (the "County") is engaged in the construction of a new county courthouse on the northwest corner ...