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AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN ACCESS AND GENERAL UTILITY EASEMENT 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 access easement for all necessary ingress and egress for the purpose of construction, installation and operation of a lateral pipeline and regulator station proposed to be located off Cliffview Drive; and
WHEREAS, the requested easement will traverse a parcel (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 access and general utility easement agreement with Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc, principal offices located at 290 West Nationwide Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43215; said access and general utility 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-0010-2025 and ORD-0011-2025.
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.