Explanation
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to execute those documents necessary to enter into a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Contract with Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus, for the sale of city-owned property located at 630 South Third Street, and to execute those documents necessary to quitclaim the property, and to declare an emergency.
Background: The Golden Hobby Shop (GHS), on 630 S. Third Street, PID 010-066729, containing approximately 0.51 acre, is located in a former elementary school, and specializes in providing a vibrant social space for 50+ participants to display and market their crafts and wares to the general public. The Department for many years has provided the building, maintenance, utility expenses, and part time staff to support the daily operations of the GHS. The shop has been a popular destination, but in recent years, is facing increasing concerns about the building conditions and occupant safety, as well as rapidly increasing capital expenses of maintaining the facility.
To improve the long term future of the GHS, the department has been actively studying the functionality, accessibility, safety, and customer experience of the shop. The Department has also been meeting regularly with the GHS board to discuss sustainable short and long term solutions.
As part of this project, the legislation authorizes the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Contract by and between the City and Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus, and to execute those documents necessary to quitclaim the City’s real property situated at 630 South Third Street, Columbus, Ohio and identified as Franklin County Auditor Tax Parcel 010-066729 for a sales price of One Million Two Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($1,225,000.00), which will include a deed restriction running with the land restricting the property to only being used as a school and a res...
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