Explanation
1. Background
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, received a request from the property owner, Town Square Condominium Association asking that the City allow a basement vault to remain encroaching into the public right-of-way, for their project. The project is located at 101 South High Street and along the south side of West State Street. This vault was damaged by a contractor performing some street repairs. The existing encroachment consist of a below ground basement vault built approximately in the early 1900s that protrudes into the public right-of-way as described below and shown on the attached exhibit.
The following legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant this encroachment to legally allow the vault to remain extended into the public rights-of-way. Allowing this element to remain will enhance the building and help keep the original structures foundation to remain as is. A value of $500.00 for the encroachment easement was established.
2. Fiscal Impact
The City will receive a total of $500.00, to be deposited in Fund 7748, Project P537650, for granting the requested encroachment.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary for the City to grant the encroachment easements to Town Square Condominium Association located at 101 South High Street and along the south side of West State Street. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, received a request from the property owner, Town Square Condominium Association asking that the City allow a basement vault to remain encroaching into the public right-of-way, for their project. The project is located at 101 South High Street and along the south side of West State Street; and
WHEREAS, this vault was damaged by a contractor performing some street repairs. The existing encroachment consist of a belo...
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