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AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO, INC
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WHEREAS, Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. is proposing a pipeline replacement project known as the North Columbus High Pressure (“NCHP”) Pipeline Project; and
WHEREAS, the proposed pipeline will install approximately 19,000 feet of 24-inch diameter pipeline through the City of Gahanna, with field construction anticipated to begin in 2026; and
WHEREAS, Columbia Gas of Ohio requests an easement for permanent right of way for the purpose to construct, maintain and operate a lateral pipeline; and
WHEREAS, the requested easement will traverse multiple parcels (025-000876, 025-012061 and 025-012951) within City of Gahanna parkland.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That this Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into an easement agreement with Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc, principal offices located at 290 West Nationwide Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43215; said easement agreement terms set forth in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto and incorporated herein.
Section 2. That this Council hereby further authorizes the Mayor to enter into a supplemental agreement with Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc., in accordance with the compensation, nontransferable, and nonrecordable terms set forth in EXHIBIT B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, which is also incorporated by reference in companion ordinances ORD-0011-2025 and ORD-0012-2025.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect after passage by this Council and 30 days after signature of approval by the Mayor.