File #: ORD-0043-2011    Version: 1 Name: Vacate Railroad Right of Way
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 2/22/2011 In control: City Council
On agenda: Final action: 3/7/2011
Title: TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO VACATE A PORTION OF RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY ON LOT 29 OF THE INDUSTRIAL ZONE
Indexes: ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL ZONE, ORDINANCE, VACATE
Attachments: 1. ORD-0043-2011.pdf
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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO VACATE A PORTION OF RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY ON LOT 29 OF THE INDUSTRIAL ZONE
 
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WHEREAS, the property lease holder of Lot 29 in the Industrial Zone has requested that the southerly branch of the railroad right of way be vacated; and
 
WHEREAS, this section of rail has not been in use for several years and there is no foreseeable need for this section and no other utility is using this section of railroad right of way; and
 
WHEREAS, at the request and recommendation of the City Engineer, Planning Commission has recommended the vacation of the railroad right of way at their meeting on February 9, 2011;
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
 
Section 1.  That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a deed to vacate a portion of the railroad right of way on Lot 29 of the Industrial Zone; said vacation more particularly described in EXHIBIT A, and made a part herein.
 
Section 2.  That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by this Council and 30 days after date of signature approval by the Mayor.