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HomeMy WebLinkAbout74-99 OrdinanceRECORD OF ORDINANCES Dayton Legal Blank Co. Form No. 30043 74-99 Passed Ordinance No-------- ------------- --------19-------- 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 G:\PER\DKP\99\I61-9-mg-ord 74-99.doc i hereby cartify t!laf ca4ros of tl+is Ljrcl~narueiaesalution were ~~31e~ City of Dublin in accordance witb~~ Section 731.25 of the llhio Revised I ~7~~. Cle of Council, Dublin, Ohio 1Re* Division of Community """' Relations ?00 Emerald Parkway y~,in, Ohio 43011-1006 Phone/1'DD: 614-761-6500 Fax: 614-761-1995 Web Site: www.dublin.oh.us 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 Page 2 of 2 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.