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RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE NECESSITY AND INTENT TO APPROPRIATE REAL ESTATE FOR FUTURE PARK DEVELOPMENT; FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 492 E. JOHNSTOWN ROAD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, City Council has authorized a general bond of which one of the purposes is the purchase of park land; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Parks & Recreation has expressed intent to connect a series of properties in the central Gahanna area to create a mini/neighborhood park; and
WHEREAS, this property is located at 492 E. Johnstown Road and is owned by the Estate of Martha J. LePera; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative to move forward with the legislation due to the time constraints of the bond, and all for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That this Council hereby declares the necessity and intent to appropriate a certain parcel of real estate for future park development, consisting of 1.931 acres; pursuant to and in accordance with the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna, the Charter of the City of Gahanna, and the Constitution of the State of Ohio, Chapter 719 and Chapter 163, Ohio Revised Code, said parcel more particularly described in EXHIBIT A, attached to this resolution and made a part hereof.
Section 2. That the City Attorney or his representative is hereby authorized and directed to cause a written notice of the adoption of this Resolution to be given to the owner/s/, person/s/, in possession of and person/s/ having a real or possible interest of record in the premises described in EXHIBIT A, herein, and said notice shall be served by said City Attorney or his representative, who shall make return of said service of notice in the manner provided by law.
Section 3. That, for the reasons set for in the preamble hereinabove, this resolution shall be declared emergency and be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by this Council and on date of signature approval by the Mayor.