Explanation
Background: The mayoral New Neighborhood Initiative culminated in a 6-month effort by Parsons Avenue area stakeholders to create the Greater Parsons Avenue Area Vision Plan. Ordinance No. 0717-2006, passed April 3, 2006, Ordinance No.1410-2006, passed July 31, 2006 and Ordinance No. 0700-2007, passed May 14, 2007 authorized the Director of Development to enter into contracts for purchase of certain real properties within the Greater Parsons Avenue Area Vision Plan and authorized the expenditure of $2,700,000. Gaining control of certain real properties is a key component to the success of the Vision Plan and this step is nearly complete. The land planning process is the next step and requires gathering detailed information on the type and location of utilities. It is estimated that this will cost $50,000.
Fiscal Impact: $50,000 is available in the 2007 Capital Improvement Budget.
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To amend the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash between projects in the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a contract with Columbus Urban Growth Corporation for $50,000 to conduct topographical and utility location surveys of the City-owned properties in the Greater Parsons Avenue Area Vision Plan; to waive the provisions of Chapter 329 regarding consultant selection; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000 from the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the City has purchased certain key properties along Parsons Avenue as a first step in realizing the goals of the Greater Parsons Avenue Area Vision Plan; and
WHEREAS, the land planning process necessitates gathering accurate information on the type and location of utilities; and
WHEREAS, Parsons Avenue stakeholders are anxious for the momentum towards redevelopment to continue; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to transfer cash between proje...
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