Explanation
BACKGROUND: Authorization is needed for the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a five year lease agreement for approximately five (5) acres of the 20 acres of real property along West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204 {Franklin County Tax Parcel ? 010-267201} located within the Hilltop to Urban Farms of Central Ohio, LLC, a limited liability company and subsidiary of Mid-Ohio Foodbank whose project is to transform vacant and underutilized sites into productive, sustainable urban farms in under-served neighborhoods. These sites provide increased access to fresh, local produce and promote civic engagement for residents impacted by food insecurity. This legislation authorizes the Director of Development to enter into the necessary lease agreement as needed for the use, operation, lease, and management of the property by Urban Farms of Central Ohio, LLC.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation. The City will collect “Rent” as defined as lessee’s rental payment to the City in the amount of Five Hundred and 00/100 U.S. Dollars ($500.00), which is calculated at One Hundred and 00/100 U.S. Dollars ($100.00) per year for the five year period.
EMERGENCY JUSTIFICATION: Emergency action is requested to enable the City to immediately enter into the necessary agreements allowing the lessee to begin farming immediately during the 2015 growing season and in order to reduce Land Bank maintenance costs.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the necessary lease agreement as needed for the use, operation, lease, and management of approximately five (5) acres of real property along West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204, located within the Hilltop, with Urban Farms of Central Ohio, LLC, a subsidiary of Mid-Ohio Foodbank; and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, by Ordinance 1325-98, Council adopted and elected to use the Revised Code Chapter 5722, Land Reutilization Program,...
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