Explanation
In 1997, the City of Columbus acquired approximately 74 acres +/- of real property located in the vicinity of Spindler Road and Summerlawn Drive, and commonly known as Spindler Park, for the purpose of providing an active recreation area to the surrounding community. The City purchased all but two out lots with intentions to acquire those remaining properties at a later dater in order to complete the park's entire boundaries. The City now desires to purchase one of the remaining out lots identified as 2095 Spindler. After investigation by the Department of Recreation and Parks, it has been determined that this acquisition will further consolidate the park properties, relieve possible proximity issues with residential homes, and improve park programming. The following legislation authorizes entering into a purchase agreement and any ancillary documents for the acquisition of 2095 Spindler Road.
Fiscal Impact
$176,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Special Purpose Fund to meet the financial obligation of this contract.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to execute a purchase agreement and any ancillary documents necessary for the acquisition of 2095 Spindler Road; to expend $176,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Special Purpose Fund for the purpose of consolidating park properties; and to declare an emergency. ($176,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, in 1997 the City of Columbus acquired approximately 74 acres +/- of real property, located in the vicinity of Spindler Road and Summerlawn Drive, and commonly known as Spindler Park, for the purpose of providing an active recreation area to the surrounding community; and
WHEREAS, the City purchased all but two out lots with intentions to acquire those remaining properties at a later date in order to complete the park's entire boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City now desires to purchase one of the remaining out lots identified as 2095 Spindler; and...
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