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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO REQUEST FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES THAT THE ARTICLES OF DECLARATION FOR THE STATE NATURE PRESERVE BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 3.693 ACRES OWNED BY THE CITY OF GAHANNA
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WHEREAS, the City of Gahanna owns 3.693 acres of land which comprises a portion of a button bush marsh; and
WHEREAS, this 3.693 acres has been owned by the City since 1991 and is adjacent to the State Nature Preserve; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Parks & Recreation has requested that we encumber our property and request that it be declared as a portion of the State Nature Preserve; and
WHEREAS, the dedication of this property to the State Nature Preserve, while maintaining ownership will insure a comprehensive management plan and perpetual protection of this very valuable resource;
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 request from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources that the Articles of Declaration of the State Nature Preserve be amended to include the 3.693 acres as described is EXHIBIT A attached hereto.
Section 2. That the Mayor is authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to complete this transaction.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect after passage by this Council and 30 days after date of signature approval by the Mayor.