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Willy's/Woodlawn
Department of Economic Development / Real Estate
Doug Johnson (x1431)
(Revised)
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Authorizing the mayor to enter, execute and deliver a Purchase Agreement and other needed instruments for the sale and conveyance of 11.89 acres in the southern portion of Willy's Park for $75,000 to the Woodlawn Cemetery Historical Association. Inc.; authorizing the deposit of net sale proceeds; making certain findings with respect thereto; waiving the notice and competitive bidding provisions of T.M.C. 187.19; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
Woodlawn Cemetery is requesting to purchase 11.897 acres ("Subject Property") south of the developed area of Willy's Park to complete a $3.8 million restoration project to the cemetery's waterbodies. Currently, storm water drains from Woodlawn Cemetery to the Ottawa River using a streambed located in an unimproved portion of the Subject Property. This restoration project will re-establish the stream channel and remove sediment caused by on-site and upstream erosion with the goals of preventing flooding, improving water quality, and enhancing wildlife habitat for Ottawa River watershed.
As depicted in Exhibit C, the Subject Property is located south of the developed, frequently used, portions of the park and does not include the track, ball diamonds, playground areas, tennis courts or pool. These assets will be retained by the City. The Subject Property will be purchased and improved using a Clean Ohio grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA). As a condition to be eligible for this grant, applicants must control the real property to which improvements will be made.
The Subject Property will be protected as greenspace in perpetuity. As a condition of sale Woodlawn will enter into a conservation easement with the Black Swamp Conservancy, which will prevent development and ensure the Subject Property is used as parks and open space. This Ordinance waives the competiti...
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