Explanation
BA20-008
Background:
A boundary adjustment between the City of Columbus and the City of Upper Arlington has been proposed. The site is on Lane Avenue, east of North Star Road and consists entirely of the right of way. The proposed adjustment moves the City of Columbus corporate boundary slightly eastward, to exclude the right of way. The transfer will place the entirety of the right of way along this span of Lane Avenue within the City of Upper Arlington. 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 Upper Arlington 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 2.3+/- acres from the City of Columbus to the City of Upper Arlington.
Body
WHEREAS, 2.3+/- acres of the Lane Avenue right of way is located within the City of Columbus and is adjacent to right of way and territory located within the City of Upper Arlington; 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 Lane Avenue, to the City of Upper Arlington which desires to accept said transfer; and
WHEREAS, the City of Upper Arlington will assume ownership of an existing 8-inch water main and associated fire hydrants within the territory in question, including any future upsizing or replacement of the water main; 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 Revise...
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