Explanation
Background:
A boundary adjustment between the City of Columbus and the City of Whitehall has been proposed. The site is at the southeast corner of the intersection of E Main St and Barnett Rd, and includes three privately held parcels that are adjacent to Whitehall from the east. The proposed adjustment moves the City of Columbus corporate boundary slightly westward, to exclude the parcels. The transfer will place the entirety of the parcels 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 has been approved by 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 4.0+/- acres from the City of Columbus to the City of Whitehall.
Body
WHEREAS, 4.0+/- acres of territory at the southeast corner of E Main St and Barnett Rd 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 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; 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 Whitehall the land described as follows:
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, City of Columbus, located in Half Section 28, Section 17, Township 12, Range 21, Refuge...
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