Explanation
BA21-005
Background:
A boundary adjustment between the City of Columbus and the City of Whitehall has been proposed. The site is in East Broad Street, from Midcliff Drive eastward to the east bank of Big Walnut Creek, and consists entirely of right of way. The proposed adjustment moves the City of Columbus corporate boundary slightly southward, to exclude the right of way. The transfer will place the entirety of the right of way along this span of East Broad Street within the City of Whitehall. 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 Whitehall 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 3.34+/- acres from the City of Columbus to the City of Whitehall.
Body
WHEREAS, 3.34+/- acres of the East Broad Street right of way is located within the City of Columbus and is adjacent to right of way and territory located within the City of Whitehall; 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 East Broad Street, to the City of Whitehall which desires to accept said transfer; and
WHEREAS, the proposed transfer does not involve the transfer of territory inhabited by more than five voters; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the City to agree to a boundary adjustment; 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 Whitehal...
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