Explanation
1. Background
In 1976, pursuant to the recording of a plat known as Trabue Subdivision within Plat Book 51 Page 23 for Franklin County. The City of Columbus obtained these easements for construction operation and maintenance of all public and private utilities.
The Department of Public Service recently received a request from the property owner, Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc., asking that the City release these easements over the area to clear title so the site can be redeveloped. After receipt of this request the Department of Public Service Division of Infrastructure Management verified with all public and private utility companies that there are no public utilities or need for these easements, located within the requested area and that they have no objections to these portions of easements being released.
The following legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release the portions of easements as described below and in the attached exhibit, to allow for the property to clear title so the site can be redeveloped.
2. Fiscal Impact
The City will receive a total of $500.00, to be deposited in Fund 7748, Project P537650, for granting the request to release the easement.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to execute those documents necessary to release the portions of easements known as Trabue Subdivision, to allow for the property to clear title so the site can be redeveloped. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, in 1976, pursuant to the recording of a plat known as Trabue Subdivision within Plat Book 51 Page 23 for Franklin County the City of Columbus obtained these easements for construction operation and maintenance of all public and private utilities; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service recently received a request from the property owner, Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc., asking that the City release these easements over the area to clear title so the...
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