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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SALE OF 26+/- ACRES ON TAYLOR ROAD OWNED BY THE CITY OF GAHANNA TO HIGHLAND GLEN DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, the City purchased a 26.37 acre tract on Taylor Road from Ken Singh in order to obtain the necessary sewer easements that were tied up in litigation; and
WHEREAS, the City is now willing to sell the remainder of the property not needed for easement purposes, said acreage being approximately 26.37 acres; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Administration that the City proceed to sell this excess land and Highland Glen Development Co., Ltd., is willing to purchase; and
WHEREAS, it is prudent to proceed to authorize the sale of this property at this time for the continuation of the orderly planning and development of the area, all 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 Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into Contract to Purchase Real Estate, said contract attached hereto as EXHIBIT A.
Section 2. That, for the reasons set forth in the preamble hereinabove, this ordinance is declared emergency legislation and shall be in full force and effect after passage by this Council and on date of signature approval by the Mayor.