Explanation
Background: This legislation will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks with the approval of the Director of Finance and Management and the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to sign an amendment to lease agreements with the Columbus Aqua Ski Club, East Shore Yacht Club, Scioto Boat Club, Buckeye Boat Club, Leather Lips Yacht Club, Hoover Sailing Club, Columbus Sailing Club, the Quarry Homeowner's Association, Hoovergate Homeowner’s Association, Jewish Community Center, Hilliard Rowing Association, Dublin Crew, Upper Arlington Crew, Westerville Rowing, and the Ohio State Crew (Hereinafter "Boat Clubs"). These leases were previously authorized by ordinances 1946-2018 and 0979-2019. This amendment with replace section 7.1 Stewardship Agreement with a new section 7.1 Maintenance Agreement. The purpose of this amendment is to provide clarity in the roles of Recreation and Parks and Public Utilities and to avoid confusion between Lease Maintenance Agreements and Public Utilities Stewardship Program. Best practice principles of land management around a drinking water supply will be applied and agreements will balance needs for water quality, recreational access, and wildlife habitat. All other aspects of original leases will remain unchanged.
Emergency Justification: Emergency legislation is requested to authorize this amendment as the current language is creating conflict and confusion with the ongoing Stewardship 2.0 project that is approaching conclusion.
Benefits to the Public: This amendment creates clarity in City of Columbus roles and transparency in responsibilities between departments and lessees.
Community Input/Issues: The majority of these clubs have been in place for decades and are responsible stewards of the land. This change will ensure maintenance agreements are in place that both protect and activate the waterways.
Area(s) Affected: Hoover, Griggs, and O’Shaughnessy Reservoirs
Fiscal Impact: No cost ...
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