Explanation
BA20-006
Background:
A 3.9 acre boundary adjustment between the City of Columbus and the City of Reynoldsburg has been proposed. The site includes a portion of the right-of-way associated with Brice Road between I-70 and Livingston Avenue, as well as privately held parcels on the east side of Brice Road. The proposed adjustment moves the City of Columbus corporate boundary slightly westward, placing the entire Brice Road right of way within Reynoldsburg. The private parcels are already surrounded on three sides by Reynoldsburg.
This legislation is being filed in response to the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code - section 709.37 regarding municipal boundary adjustments. The City of Reynoldsburg approved parallel legislation in 2019. 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 3.9+/- acres from the City of Columbus to the Reynoldsburg.
Body
WHEREAS, a 3.9+/- acre area comprised of a portion of the Brice Road right of way and adjacent parcels located within Columbus has been proposed to be transferred to the City of Reynoldsburg; 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 to the City of Reynoldsburg 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 Reynoldsburg the la...
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