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A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE NECESSITY AND INTENT FOR ACQUIRING EASEMENTS FOR THE 2025 STREET AND SIDEWALK REBUILD PROGRAM WITH WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS (ST-1116)
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WHEREAS, the 2025 Street and Sidewalk Rebuild Program will consist of full depth replacement of streets with new curbs and gutters, replacement of aging waterlines, stormwater improvements, sidewalks compliant with Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines, and ADA-compliant ramps; and
WHEREAS, there is necessity to improve the waterline and stormwater infrastructure associated with this project based on records documenting waterline breaks and stormwater issues in the program area; and
WHEREAS, additional easement acquisition is required on Laura Drive to complete this work in its entirety.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That this Council hereby declares the necessity and intent to acquire easements to facilitate the improvements to waterline and stormwater infrastructure within the project limits on Laura Drive; pursuant to and in accordance with the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna, the Charter of the City of Gahanna, and the Constitution of the State of Ohio, Chapter 719 and Chapter 163, Ohio Revised Code; said parcels more particularly described in EXHIBIT A and EXHIBIT B, attached hereto, and made a part herein.
Section 2. That the Mayor or their representative is hereby authorized and directed to cause a written notice of the adoption of the Resolution to be given to the owner(s), person(s), in possession of and person(s) having a real or possible interest of record in the premises, and said notice shall be served by the Mayor or their representative, who shall make return of said service of notice in the manner provided by law.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effective immediately upon passage by this Council and upon signature of approval by the Mayor.