Explanation
BA20-001
Background:
A boundary adjustment between the City of Columbus and the City of Hilliard has been proposed. The site is located on the south side of Scioto Darby Road, southeast of Walcutt Road and consists entirely of right of way. The proposed adjustment moves the City of Columbus corporate boundary slightly southeastward, outside of the right of way. The transfer will place the entirety of the right of way along this span of Scioto Darby Road within the City of Hilliard. 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 Hilliard City 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 0.265+/- acres from the City of Columbus to the City of Hilliard.
Body
WHEREAS, 0.265+/- acres of the Scioto Darby Road right of way is located within the City of Columbus and is adjacent to right of way located within the City of Hilliard; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of all parties if the boundaries of the two communities reflect the proposed adjustment; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Columbus to transfer the subject area, comprised of right of way along Scioto Darby Road, to the City of Hilliard 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 Hilliard the land described as follows:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, Township of Norwich, City of Columbus, being in Virginia Mil...
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