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AN ORDINANCE TO SET FORTH A STATEMENT OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO THE AREA CONTAINED IN THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF 2.33+/- ACRES FROM JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP TO THE CITY OF GAHANNA; PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4530 NORTH HAMILTON ROAD; REQUESTED BY J. CHRISTOPHER RALSTON, AGENT FOR PETITIONERS JOSEPH C. AND BONNIE DECARLO; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, a Petition for the annexation of 2.33+/- acres from Jefferson Township to the City of Gahanna has been filed by J. Christopher Ralston, agent for petitioners Joseph C. and Bonnie DeCarlo; and
WHEREAS, a hearing on said Petition will be scheduled before the Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County; and
WHEREAS, Section 709.31 of the Ohio Revised Code requires that before said hearing the Municipal Legislative Authority shall adopt a statement indicating what services, if any, the municipal corporation will provide to the territory proposed for annexation upon annexation; and
WHEREAS, said services ordinance must be passed within 20 days of the filing of the petition for annexation and it is, therefore, necessary to effect this legislation immediately for the orderly progression of the annexation procedure, and for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the City of Gahanna hereby consents to this annexation.
Section 2. That the City of Gahanna will provide the following municipal services for the 2.33+/- acres in Jefferson Township upon the acceptance of the annexation of the said area to the City of Gahanna:
POLICE:
1. Hamilton Road is designated as a major arterial roadway.
2. The City of Gahanna provides 24-hour police protection, criminal investigation and traffic control through the efforts of various segments of the Division of Police. The Department is comprised of 53 sworn full-time officers, 6 sw...
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