Explanation
Background: The City of Columbus, Public Service Department, Transportation Division, received a request from Brian T. and Michelle M. Webb asking that the City sell them the first alley east of Douglas Street from Capital Street north to East Broad Street. Sale of this alley to Mr. and Mrs. Webb will increase the size of their property, will enhance their landscaping options and will allow them to convert this alley to a gated private driveway for their home at 875 East Broad Street. After investigation by the Transportation Division staff it was determined there are no objections to the sale of this excess right-of-way subject to the retention of a general utility easement for those utilities currently located within this right-of-way. A value of $25,350.00 has been established by the Department of Law, Real Estate Division, for this right-of-way. The Land Review Commission voted to recommend that this right-of-way be transferred to Brian and Michelle Webb for $25,350.00.
Fiscal Impact: The City will receive a total of $25,350.00, to be deposited in Fund 748, Project 537650, as consideration for the transfer of the requested right-of-way.
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To authorize the Director of the Public Service Department to execute those documents required to transfer the first alley east of Douglas Street from Capital Street north to East Broad Street to Brian T. and Michelle M. Webb for $25,350.00, and to waive 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 Brian T. and Michelle M. Webb asking that the City sell them the first alley east of Douglas Street from Capital Street north to East Broad Street; and
WHEREAS, sale of this alley to Mr. and Mrs. Webb will increase the size of their adjacent property, allow them to landscape their yard and allow them to convert this public alley to a private gated driveway; and
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