Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
As a part of the Scioto Mile redevelopment project, Civic Center Drive, from Broad Street south to Rich Street is being reconstructed. The roadway is being converted from one-way southbound traffic to two-way traffic. Additionally the overall width of the road is being reduced and the existing west curb line is being moved approximately 30 feet to the east creating a strip of excess road right-of-way that the Recreation and Parks Department would like to incorporate into the park component of the Scioto Mile project. Their intention is to transform this excess road right-of-way into a promenade complete with sidewalks, curb ramps, landscaping, fountains and other pedestrian friendly amenities installed in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) criteria.
The following legislation abandons a portion of Civic Center Drive, more fully described in the body of this legislation, as public right-of-way and authorizes the transfer of this asset from the Department of Public Service to the Recreation and Parks Department.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
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3. EMERGENCY JUSTIFICATION
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Title
To abandon a portion of Civic Center Drive as public right-of-way to allow for installation of a promenade complete with sidewalks, curb ramps, landscaping, fountains and other pedestrian friendly amenities between the west curb of Civic Center Drive and the east bank of the Scioto River and to authorize the transfer of this asset from the Department of Public Service to the Department of Recreation and Parks.
Body
WHEREAS, Civic Center Drive is publicly dedicated right-of-way controlled by the Department of Public Service; and
WHEREAS, as a part of the Scioto Mile redevelopment project, Civic Center Drive, from Broad Street south to Rich Street is being reconstructed; and
WHEREAS, as a part of the reconstruction traffic is being converted from one way south bound traffic to two way traffic; and
WHEREAS, the o...
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