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TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PETITION THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, TO ANNEX CERTAIN 0.734+/- ACRE TRACT OF LAND FROM JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP TO THE CITY OF GAHANNA, SAID LAND BEING COMPRISED OF ROAD RIGHT OF WAY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Gahanna to annex a certain portion of roadway right of way in order to provide the Eastgate project to meet Taylor Road; and
WHEREAS, the proposed annexation is limited to roadway right of way owned by the City of Gahanna; and
WHEREAS, a legal description has been developed and it is necessary to proceed at the earliest possible date to annex this parcel for orderly development of this growth area of the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 709.14 of the Ohio Revised Code requires that a representative be appointed by the City to prosecute said annexation proceedings; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City to immediately annex the herein described land, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare of the residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That it is necessary and in the best interest of the City of Gahanna to annex 0.734+/- acres of roadway right of way, said acreage more particularly described in EXHIBIT A, attached to this ordinance and made a part herein.
Section 2. That the City Attorney is authorized and directed to effect all documentation necessary for completion of this annexation before the Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County, Ohio.
Section 3. That, for the reasons set forth in the preamble herein above, this ordinance is declared emergency legislation and shall be in full force and effect immediate upon passage by this Council and approval by the Mayor.