74-99 OrdinanceRECORD OF ORDINANCES
Dayton Legal Blank Co. Form No. 30043
74-99 Passed
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 4.584 ACRE
PARCEL AND A 1.371 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 7125
RIVERSIDE DRIVE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, a goal of City Council is to continue to acquire parkland for recreation and
open space purposes and to preserve the Scioto River corridor; and
WHEREAS, the City, has recognized the value of cultural arts to the community through
its continued support of the Dublin Arts Council; and
WHEREAS, the parcels located at 7125 Riverside Drive are available for purchase; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has worked with the property owners to prepare a Real
Estate Purchase Agreement; and
WHEREAS, it is the City's intent to subsequently enter into along-term lease agreement
with the Dublin Arts Council for use of the facility which will provide them with the
opportunity to expand cultural arts programming; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the annual appropriations measure to provide the
funding authorization to execute the Real Estate Purchase Agreement and pay related
acquisition costs.
NOW, TII~REFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Council of the City of Dublin, State
of Ohio, (, of the elected members concurring that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a Real Estate Purchase
Agreement and any necessary closing documents related to the acquisition of the two
parcels of land located at 7125 Riverside Drive.
Section 2. There be advanced from the General Fund the amount of $1,360,000 to the
Hotel/Motel Tax Fund for the purpose of acquiring the parcels located at 7125 Riverside
Drive. This advance is to be reimbursed to the General Fund from the proceeds of a
future debt issue.
Section 3. There be appropriated from the unappropriated balance in the Hotel/Motel
Tax Fund the amount of $1,360,000 to account 217-0211-780-2510 for the purpose of
acquiring 7125 Riverside Drive.
Section 4. This Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health, safety or welfare and for the further reason of
executing and closing on the purchase in accordance with the Real Estate Purchase
Agreement; therefore, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force immediately upon
its passage.
Passed this C~ fi~ day of , 1999.
Mayor -Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
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To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Tim Hansley, City Manager ~~~r-~r~,..,.~
Date: June 17, 1999 ~!~
RE: Proposed Dublin Center for the Arts
Initiated by: Sandra Puskarcik ,~'~
In order to assist you in your discussion of ordinance 74-99 at your Monday night
meeting and to prepare you for any contacts from the media, the following
information is provided:
room; three-car garage; patio; screened porch
• House built in 1941, featuring a stone exterior
Highlights of the property
• Located just north of the new Emerald Parkway Bridge on the west side of
Riverside Drive
• Address - 7125 Riverside Drive
• 4.584 acres along the Scioto River (additional 1.371 acre tract of land available)
• Features on main house: 4,528 square feet; four bedrooms; 4.5 bathrooms; two
family rooms; living room; dining room; great room; den; two kitchens; utility
• Riverfront, sloped lot
~ Benefits of purchasing the property
• Preserves riverfront property
• Provides buffer between Emerald Parkway bridge and residential properties to the
``~ north
• Achieves goal of Dublin Community Plan to expand arts programming in Dublin
• Continuation of City developing amenities east of the Scioto River (Scioto Park,
new Washington Township Fire Station with police substation)
Benefits of the proposed partnership
• Provides a centrally located home for a thriving Dublin cultural organization
• Provides an upscale community gathering venue for small to mid-size events
• Provides a venue for the growing cultural needs of the Dublin community
• The Dublin Arts Council is a proven cultural organization with a growing
financial and membership base with the need for a prestigious site suitable for
gallery showings
The City of Dublin would own and maintain the grounds. The City of Dublin would
own the structure but it would be maintained by the Dublin Arts Council.
Proposed Dublin Center for the Arts
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Possible Benefits to the community and to the arts
`"` • Would feature flexible spaces to be used for various arts programming
opportunities in one central location:
- Facilities for art students for sketching and painting surrounding scenery
- Poetry readings and opportunities for residents and art appreciation -ype
people to enjoy the DAC's collection of poetry and literature
- Chamber music concerts
- Gallery space to house DAC's monthly Exhibit Series
- Artist(s) in residence space
- Classroom/workshop rooms
- Two kitchens for use at catered events
- Outdoor venue for concerts and performance arts
- Community gardens open to the public
- Gardens offer opportunity for art in public places project and/or sculpture
garden
• Opportunities for additional partnerships with area organizations such as the
Dublin Garden Club and Dublin Historical Society.
• Facilities appropriate for reception or small conference use.