Explanation
BACKGROUND: Due to the use of the Expedited Type Two annexation process outlined in the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), most annexations to Columbus result in overlapping jurisdictional boundaries. Sites annexed to Columbus prior to the institution of this process were typically removed from the underlying township through boundary conformance, resulting in a “Columbus-only” status. With the new process, annexed sites retain a relationship to the underlying township. This dual status is reflected in the tax district assigned to such sites. An annexation agreement as outlined in ORC section 709.192 between the municipality and township may allow for removal of the site’s connection to the underlying township (boundary conformance).
Ramseyer Presbyterian Church, located at 3228 Westerville Road, occupies two primary parcels -one in Mifflin Township and one in the City of Columbus. The church wishes to annex the Mifflin Township parcel to Columbus to facilitate a building expansion. In order to avoid the challenges associated with having a development site that spans two tax districts, the church requested that Columbus and Mifflin Township consider entering into an annexation agreement allowing the subject parcel to be removed from Mifflin Township upon acceptance by the City.
Such an agreement has been drafted. This legislation authorizes the director of the Department of Development to enter into an annexation agreement with the Trustees of Mifflin Township. The agreement calls for the use of a Type One annexation application as stipulated by the ORC in such instances. Upon acceptance of the annexation, the City will submit a petition to the Franklin County Board of Commissioners seeking to conform the boundaries of the subject site in accordance with Section 503.07 of the ORC.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To authorize the director of the Development Department to enter into an Annexation Agreement with the...
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