Explanation
Background: The City of Upper Arlington (Upper Arlington) has received a grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) to improve the intersection of Kinnear Road and North Star Road. This intersection lies at the boundary line between the two municipalities. Improvements will include a traffic circle and expanded right-of-way (ROW). While much of the existing intersection ROW is within Upper Arlington, the additional portion needed for the improvements lies within Columbus. This area consists of existing ROW associated with Kinnear Road and land owned controlled by The Ohio State University (OSU).
It is in the best interest of all parties if the intersection is within a single jurisdiction as it will facilitate construction and subsequent maintenance. It is the desire, therefore, of both Columbus and Upper Arlington to transfer the subject territory from Columbus to Upper Arlington. Completion of the boundary adjustment process is contingent upon OSU conveying a highway easement as illustrated on the plat map. Upon completion of that process, Columbus and Upper Arlington will submit their corresponding ordinances to Franklin County for final action in accordance with the provisions of Ohio Revised Code - Section 709.37. Emergency consideration is requested for this legislation to facilitate the intersection improvements, which are subject to time constraints associated with the OPWC grant.
Fiscal Impact: None. No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To agree to an adjustment to the City’s boundaries by consenting to transfer approximately 1.4+/- acres from the City of Columbus to the City of Upper Arlington; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the easterly boundary line of the City of Upper Arlington along North Star Road is a westerly boundary line of the City of Columbus and the said cities therefore have common boundary and adjoin; and
WHEREAS, the City of Upper Arlington has received a grant to improv...
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