81-08 OrdinanceRECORD OF ORDINANCES
Daeu~n Lesal Blnnk,
81-08
Ordifzan.ce No. Passed , 20
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION
OF A LAND REUTILIZATION PROGRAM AND
IMPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF
CHAPTER 5722 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Treasurer has identified tax delinquent properties located in
City of Dublin neighborhoods and has scheduled such properties to be included in a tax lien
certificate sale; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin desires to keep properties designated or platted as public land
or public reserves from being sold in a tax lien certificate sale; and
WHEREAS, the presence of such tax delinquent properties in a neighborhood may detract
from community attractiveness and erode economic health and safety; and
WHEREAS, provisions of Chapter 5722 of the Ohio Revised Code permit municipalities to
adopt land reutilization programs and gain clear title to tax delinquent properties and also
permit the City to hold and manage properties in a land inventory and/or sell the properties to
bring them back to tax revenue producing use; and
WHEREAS, in order for the City to employ the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code,
Chapter 5722, City Council must adopt legislation to implement the provisions of this
Chapter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State of
Ohio, ~of the elected members concurring that:
Section 1. The existence of such tax delinquent properties scheduled for tax lien certificate
sale has necessitated the City's implementation of a land reutilization program.
Section 2. The City hereby adopts the Land Reutilization Program as set forth in Chapter
5722 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Section 3. The City is hereby authorized and directed to utilize the provisions of Chapter
5722 of the Ohio Revised Code to obtain land through a sale, pursuant to a foreclosure
proceeding initiated by the Treasurer of Franklin County (Section 5722.03 of the Ohio
Revised Code and/or through a sale of forfeited lands by the Auditor of Franklin County in
accordance with Section 5722.04 of the Ohio Revised Code) and/or conveyance in lieu of
foreclosure in accordance with Section 5722.10 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Section 4. The City is hereby directed to facilitate the effective reutilization of
nonproductive land situated within the boundaries of the City of Dublin and to foster the
return of nonproductive, tax delinquent land to tax revenue generating status and/or devotion
to public use.
Section 5. The Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all
necessary agreements in order to implement the Land Reutilization Program of the Ohio
Revised Code Chapter 5722, and deliver certified copies of this Ordinance to the Franklin
County Auditor, Treasurer, and Prosecutor.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the earliest date permitted by
law.
Passed this t r'~:~ day of %~~C'tJ-~~~~ ~%' , 2008.
Mayor -Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
Office of the City Manager
5200 Emerald Parkway • Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: 614-410-4400 • Fax: 614-410-4490
f,ITY (1P DtIEL[V
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Marsha Grigsby, Interim City Manager/~'YIhC/,~
Date: October 30, 2008
Initiated By: Melody Kennedy, Financial Analyst
Memo
Re: Ordinance No. 81-08, Authorizing the Adoption of a Land Reutilization Program
and Implementation of the Provisions of Chapter 5722 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Background
In September, the City received notification from the Franklin County Treasurer's Office of its annual
delinquent tax lien sale on parcels in the County's portfolio (see tenet anached). When a property owner has
delinquent real estate taxes from the spring of the prior year and certain legal provisions are met, a tax Lien on
the property is issued by the County Treasurer and sold at a foreclosure auction as a tax lien certificate. The
goal of the tax lien certificate sale is to collect delinquent property taxes owed to the County's school
districts, agencies and local governments. Property owners are given sufficient notice prior to this action.
Once the tax lien certificates aze sold to an investor, the investor (lienholder) may foreclose on the property
after one year if the taxes, interest and other penalties are not paid when due.
As a courtesy, the County notified the City of the properties included in this year's tax lien certificate sale.
Listed are public accessways on Monsarrat Drive and Beckley Lane. The Department of Finance asked the
County Treasurer's Office to exclude both parcels from the tax lien sale. The County Treasurer's Office
complied with our request and recommended the City adopt the provisions in Chapter 5722 of the Ohio
Revised Code.
• Monsarrat Drive Parcel
This parcel was originally platted in 1978 as Reserve A in Waterford Village Phase 4. This parcel connects
to another Reserve on Pebble Creek Drive to form a fire department access between the streets. The Pebble
Creek Drive Reserve was dedicated to the City; however, the Monsarrat Drive Reserve was held in the name
of the developer, the Dublin Land Company. (See information anached)
• Beckley Lane Parcel
This parcel was originally platted in 1978 as Reserve B in Waterford Village Phase 5. It appears to have
been planned as a walkway or accessway from Beckley Lane to St. Andrews. The parcel was not recorded
correctly in 1978, and has now been "consumed" by the adjacent property owners with fencing and
landscape. (See information anached.)
Chapter 5722 ofthe Ohio Revised Code (ORC)
Chapter 5722 permits municipalities to adopt land reutilization prow ams and to gain clear title to
unproductive tax delinquent properties. These properties may be held and managed by the City in its land
inventory for their intended public purpose or mazketed and sold to bring the properties back to a tax revenue
producing use. The City benefits from adoption of Chapter 5722 by having a streamlined process for the
County to transfer land to the City and expedite obtaining clear title. All lands acquired and held by the City
pursuant to Chapter 5722 will be deemed real property used for public purpose and will be exempt from
taxation.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this Ordinance at the second reading/public hearing on November 17, 2008.
EDWARD LEONARD
Franklin County Treasurer
September 12, 2008
SEP 1 ~ 2008
Ms. Marsha Grigsby
Finance Director, City of Dublin
~2Q0 Emerald Pkwy
Dublin OI-f 43017
RE: Tax Lien Listin`r for Your Community
Dear \qs. Grigsby:
373 South High Street, 17th Floor • Columbus, Ohio 43215-63t1b
(614) 462-3438 • (614) 462-7167 FAX
www.fraaklincountyohio.gov/treasurer
RECEIVED
FINANCE DEPT.
~lttacl~ed is the listing of properties in your community that have been identified as
and :-re currently included in our lien sale potrtfolio.
A critical element of this program is ensuring that only appropriate properties are im•olved
the tax lien certificate sale. "therefore, to ensure that this safe does not interfere with any of your
economic developnunt proiects; f ask that you or your economic development staff revie~~~ tho
:.rn:fo:;~d list of lien prop~:rti~a ir, your community. If there are any properties shat you or yuur staf
in
All responses should ire sent to the Treasurer's office by September 29, 2008. Those
responses received after September 29, 2008 may result in the property not being withdrawn from the
sale portfolio. Obviously. this program is designed to collect much needed revenue for important
co!nmu:,ity services. f-lowevcr, I want to use this tool in a way that best serves all the interest, of the
con~i~~lunity. Your assistance can help ensure that those other interests are considered.
Should you have questions about the fist or the impact of the tax Lien on a particular property,
please contact Shelly Gelhaum, Assistant Supervisor at 462-5229 or via email at
amgelbau~Jfranklincountyohio.gov.
Sincere)
Edward Leonard
Franklin County Treasurer
Joseph W. Testa, Franklin County Auditor
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Year folk Not Available