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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE TRANSFER OF VACANT LAND THROUGH THE SIDE LOT AND VACANT LAND TRANSFER PROGRAM OF THE SUMMIT COUNTY LAND BANK, AN OHIO NONPROFIT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION.
Brief Description: Summit County Land Bank offers a Side Lot and Vacant Land Transfer Program. The intent of the program is to reclaim, rehabilitate and reutilize vacant, abandoned, tax-foreclosed, or other real property in Summit County.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The City previously applied to the Summit County Land Bank regarding numerous parcels which are located within the Boston Park Subdivision south of Barlow Road. This subdivision abuts the County Hike and Bike to the west and the Towbridge neighborhood to the east. The subdivision was platted in the 1920s; however, was never fully developed. Currently numerous houses are located within the subdivision with dedicated rights of way along Lincoln and Coolidge Blvd; however, the roadways do not meet current design standards and the majority of the development remains vacant with significant wetland areas present. The city already owns numerous parcels within the southern portion of the development that preserve wetland areas.
Staff submitted applications to transfer 15 additional parcels which are tax delinquent. The transfer would enhance the wetland preservation in this area and help consolidate the city's parcels into a more connected, uniform arrangement. Summit County has recently notified the city that six parcels have advanced through the process and are applicable for city transfer. Staff anticipates additional parcels of the original application will be applicable for transfer in 2026. An administrative fee of $1600 is applicable ($200 per 1/8 acre of land).
This is a similar process used for the acquisition of acreage along Boston Mills Road in 2017 (17-88).
Timing Considerations
Upon Council approval, the agreement...
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