Explanation
BACKGROUND: An annexation petition for 11.476 acres in Jackson Township (AN08-004) was filed with Franklin County on February 28, 2008. City Council approved a service ordinance for this site on March 10, 2008. The Franklin County Commissioners approved the annexation on April 1, 2008. More than 60 days have elapsed since April 18, 2008, when the transcript of proceedings approving the annexation was received by the City Clerk. This timeframe is required by the Ohio Revised Code. City Council's acceptance of the annexation is the final legislative step in the annexation process.
These are submitted in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.
FISCAL IMPACT: Provision of municipal services for a proposed annexation area has no fiscal impact. However, provision of the stated services does represent cost to the city. The annexation of land also has the potential to create revenue to the city.
Title
To accept the application (AN08-004) of House of Blessings Worship Center for the annexation of certain territory containing 11.476 ± Acres in Jackson Township.
Body
WHEREAS, a petition for the annexation of certain territory in Jackson Township was duly filed by House of Blessings Worship Center on February 28, 2008; and
WHEREAS, said petition was duly considered by the Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio, and the annexation of said hereinafter described territory to the city of Columbus was approved by said Commissioners by order dated April 1, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County certified the transcript of the proceedings in connection with the said annexation with the map and petition required in connection therewith to the City Clerk who received the same on April 18, 2008; and
WHEREAS, sixty days from the date of said filing have now elapsed in accordance with the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the city of Colum...
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