Explanation
Background:
The Rocky Fork-Blacklick Accord was originally adopted in 1997 as a joint planning initiative by the City of Columbus and the Village of New Albany. The Accord was amended in 1999, 2001 and 2003. The 2003 amendment included the designation of a Park Zone north of Walnut Street, within which establishment of a Metro Park was recommended. Subsequent discussions involving Columbus, New Albany, Plain Township and Metro Parks led to an Annexation Agreement and a Metro Park Development Agreement regarding the creation of the park.
An annexation agreement between the City, Village and Township, authorized by ordinance 2262-2006, was executed on February 26, 2008. The agreement established development and annexation objectives and designated the Rocky Fork-Blacklick Accord as the principal land use guide for the area. The agreement also underscores the role of the Accord Implementation Panel in reviewing development proposals. The agreement further recognizes Plain Township as a full partner in the Accord and provides for a reconstitution of the Accord Implementation Panel to reflect the addition of the Township. A period of 90 days was identified for these changes to be reflected through legislative action by the City of Columbus and the Village of New Albany to amend the Accord. This period expires on May 25, 2008.
This ordinance adopts an amendment to the Accord reflecting the provisions of the annexation agreement within the 90-day period stipulated in that document. The amendment sets out the method and timing of appointing the two members individually selected by each party and the three members mutually agreed upon by all parties. It includes the shortening of one term and the staggering of other terms in order to create a logical and consistent appointment process for the future. The Village of New Albany took legislative action to adopt the same amendment on May 13, 2008.
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