Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance approves the recommendation of an assessment equalization board appointed under Ohio Revised Code Section 727.16 in connection with a Plan of Services under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1710 requested to be implemented in cooperation with the Short North Special Improvement District of Columbus, Inc. (the “SID”).
On April 5, 2021, the Council of the City of Columbus, Ohio (the “City Council”) adopted Resolution No. 0046X-2021 declaring the necessity to implement the Plan of Services adopted by the SID and the necessity to levy a special assessment for the improvements and services set forth in said plan upon the lots and lands benefitted under the plan (the “Resolution of Necessity”).
By notice dated May 12, 2021, the Clerk of Council served notice upon the owners of the lots or parcels of land to be assessed for the Plan of Services in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 727.13.
As provided in Ohio Revised Code Section 727.15, the Clerk of Council received objections to the estimated assessments.
As provided in Ohio Revised Code Section 727.16, the City Council appointed an assessment equalization board consisting of three disinterested freeholders of the City of Columbus, Ohio (the “City”) and fixed the time and place of a hearing to be held on October 12, 2021. As provided in Ohio Revised Code Section 727.16, the Clerk of Council notified the objector of the time and place of such hearing.
On October 12, 2021, following the procedures required under Ohio Revised Code Section 727.17, the assessment equalization board met to hear and determine the objections to the estimated assessments that were filed under Ohio Revised Code Section 727.15.
On October 12, 2021 the assessment equalization board reported its recommendations, including no changes which should be made to the estimated assessments, to the City Council, a copy of which report is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit A.
The City Council desires to app...
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