Explanation
Background: The following is a resolution to dedicate the portion of the city-owned parcel identified as Franklin County Tax Parcel Number 010-012590, lying east of the easterly right of way of Belle Street, as parkland and recreational area, for the purpose of, including but not limited to, supporting festivals and public events along the Scioto Mile, which will be under the management of the Department of Recreation and Parks, except the portions improved as W. Town Street, Rich Street (Bridge), and/or Washington Boulevard.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested to allow the Department of Recreation and Parks full use of this site in support the current summer festival and event season.
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To dedicate the portion of Franklin County Tax Parcel Number 010-012590, lying east of the easterly right of way of Belle Street, as parkland and recreational area, except the portions improved as W. Town Street, Rich Street (Bridge), and/or Washington Boulevard and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, the City owns that certain real property identified as Franklin County Tax Parcel 010-012590, formerly used to support operations of its Department of Health; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Finance and Management received a request from the Department of Recreation and Parks to designate a portion of this parcel as parkland and recreational areato be maintained as parkland green space used to be in support of festival and public events along the Scioto Mile; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Finance and Management and Department of Recreation and Parks agree that this is the best current use for that portion of the property and that the Department of Recreation and Parks will assume administration and management thereof, including the costs of all maintenance; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in that it is immediately necessary to pass a resolution by City Council to allow the Department of Recreation and P...
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