Explanation
BA17-001
Background:
A boundary adjustment between the City of Columbus and the City of Grandview Heights (Grandview Heights) has been proposed. The site is located on the eastern edge of Grandview Yard and consists of Rail Street, as well as a narrow sliver of land adjacent to Rail Street. The proposed adjustment moves the corporate boundary slightly eastward to the edge of the Grandview Yard Development. The transfer will place Rail Street and associated infrastructure in Grandview Heights, which it primarily serves. This legislation is being filed in response to the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code - section 709.37 regarding municipal boundary adjustments. Parallel legislation is being submitted to Grandview Heights Council. Columbus approval will allow the adjustment proposal to be submitted to Franklin County for finalization.
Fiscal Impact: None
Title
To agree to an adjustment to the City’s boundaries by consenting to transfer approximately 5.3+/- acres from the City of Columbus to the City of Grandview Heights.
Body
WHEREAS, Rail Street and a narrow strip of property along the east side of Rail Street to the south of Third Avenue is located in the City of Columbus but is adjacent to a larger tract of land as part of the Grandview Yard Development located in the City of Grandview Heights; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Columbus to transfer the subject area, comprised of Rail Street and two parcels adjacent to Rail Street, to the City of Grandview Heights which desires to accept said transfer; and
WHEREAS, the proposed transfer does not involve the transfer of territory inhabited by more than five voters; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That in accordance with Section 709.37 of the Ohio Revised Code, the City of Columbus hereby agrees to transfer to the City of Heights the land described as follows:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Co...
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