Easements and lease of city-owned realty.
Columbus City Codes § 328.05
in effect328.05 - Easements and lease of city-owned realty.
Except as provided elsewhere in Columbus City Codes, the division of real estate and land redevelopment of the department of development shall be responsible for granting and administering any lease, license, sublease, right of entry, and authorizing the grant of easement rights for any real property, except right-of-way, owned by the city. Any lease, license, sublease, or easement shall require approval by the City Attorney's Office and authorization by ordinance of council, except that the division may enter into leases, licenses, and subleases for one (1) year or less for properties in the land reutilization program without authorization by council. In carrying out these duties, the division of real estate and land redevelopment shall consult any department(s) impacted by the lease, license, sublease, or easement; provided, however, that the division of real estate and land redevelopment shall have authority to make the decision as between the departments, boards, commissions, offices, or similar city agency, as applicable, regarding granting and administration of said lease, license, sublease, or easement. Nothing in this Chapter shall be interpreted to abrogate the authority of the Recreation and Parks Commission as described in Sections 128 and 129 of the City Charter.
(Ord. No. 1687-2025, §§ 15, 16, 6-30-2025)
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