To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Accept Property from Norfolk Southern to Memorialize "Old Colored Cemetery"

Initiator

Amy Carbajal, Community Reinvestment Department

Recommendation

Authorize the City Manager to accept a Quit Claim Deed from Norfolk Southern \n \n for property located at _____.

Approval

Pending

Background

The property located at _____ should be recognized as one of two of the

original "Old Colored Cemetary" in Columbus, established in 1828. Recently the

City conducted an archeological study on this site to determine the historical

significance. The findings were sufficient to confirm historical

significance. Staff presented these findings to Council with a concept plan to

create a Memorial Garden to commemorate the significance of the site. The

development costs are estimated at $180,000. Accepting the Quit Claim Deed

will allow Staff to proceed with the development of the memorial.

Analysis

Norfolk Southern is donating the land to the City. This is one of very few

sites with this level of signifcance. Efforts should be undertaken to preserve

it's heritage. This is in the best interest of the City of Columbus.

Financial Considerations

The property is being given to the City.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

Projected annual fiscal impact is expected to be limited to maintenance. The

property will be added to the FY2014 landscaping contract and will cost

approximately $3,000 per year

Legal Considerations

Council must provide the authorization to accept property.

Recommendations/ Actions

Authorize the City Manager to accept a Quit Claim Deed from Norfolk Southern

for property located at _____.

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