Explanation
1. Background
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, received a request from the Edwards Companies, asking that the City allow an aerial sculpture to be placed within the public right-of-way above the intersection of Gay Street and High Street.
This project is a permanent sculptural net that will remain above the roadway from approximately April to November. The net will be taken down during the winter and put back up each spring. The approximate rectangular size of the sculpture is 230 feet by 90 feet. The net will be attached to four (4) buildings by cables. The encroachment is located within an easement area as described below and with 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 this item within the public rights-of-way. 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 Edwards Companies encroachment easements along East Gay Street. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, received a request from the Edwards Companies, asking that the City allow an aerial sculpture to be placed within the public right-of-way above the intersection of Gay Street and High Street; and
WHEREAS, this project is a permanent sculptural net that will remain above the roadway from approximately April to November. The net will be taken down during the winter and put back up each spring. The approximate rectangular size of the sculpture is 230 feet by 90 feet. The net will be attached to four (4) buildings by cables. The encroachment is located within an easement area as described...
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