Explanation
Background: The Rocky Fork-Blacklick Accord was originally adopted in 1997 as a joint planning initiative by Columbus and New Albany. The Accord was amended in 1999, 2001, 2003 and 2008. The 2008 amendment includes Plain Township as an equal member of the Accord.
An annexation agreement among Plain Township, New Albany and Columbus, authorized by ordinance 2262-2006, was executed on February 26, 2008. The agreement establishes development and annexation objectives and designates the Rocky Fork-Blacklick Accord as a principal land use guide for the area. The Annexation Agreement underscores the role of the nine (9) member Accord Implementation Panel in reviewing development proposals, and recognizes Plain Township as an equal member of the Accord.
This ordinance authorizes an amendment to the Accord and authorizes an amendment to the Annexation Agreement. The purpose of both amendments is to modify the process for appointing Accord Panel members such that each party will individually appoint three members.
Fiscal Impact: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an amendment to the Rocky Fork-Blacklick Accord; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into an amendment to the Annexation Agreement among Plain Township, the City of New Albany, and the City of Columbus, both amendments having the purpose of modifying the Accord Panel appointment process such that each jurisdiction will individually appoint three members; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the Rocky Fork-Blacklick Accord ("ACCORD") was originally adopted in 1997 as a joint planning initiative by Columbus and New Albany, with subsequent updates in 1999, 2001, 2003 and 2008; and
WHEREAS, discussions involving Columbus, New Albany, Plain Township and Metro Parks led to two agreements regarding the creation of the park, the most relevant for the pur...
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