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Streets committee recommends moving $120,000 in TIF funds and pursuing $103,100 property purchase for future roundabout
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Summary
Pataskala's streets committee recommended moving $120,000 from the 310 TIF into the 2026 streets program and reported an apparent agreement to acquire the former Oasis carryout lot for $103,100 to preserve right-of-way for a roundabout; appropriation will be handled by staff and return to council for approval.
The Pataskala streets committee recommended a $120,000 transfer from the 310 TIF to the 2026 streets program and reported an apparent agreement to buy a northeast-corner property (the former Oasis carryout) for $103,100 to preserve right-of-way for a future roundabout.
Tommy, speaking for the streets committee, said the transfer would 'complete that budget' for the streets program and described negotiations with the property owner that led to what he called 'an agreement for $103,100.' He and other council members emphasized that the funds had not yet been appropriated and that staff would move the appropriation and return to council for a formal vote.
Why it matters: The TIF transfer and property purchase would secure funds and right-of-way for planned street improvements and a future roundabout at Columbia and Broad. Securing property now is intended to avoid higher costs later as traffic increases.
Details: Council members asked for timing; Tommy estimated that construction or a full project timeline would likely be several years out (approximately seven to eight years). Council confirmed the property was offered for sale, the realtor approached the city, and negotiating led to the reported $103,100 figure. The recommendation was forwarded from the streets committee to the full council; appropriation of funds will be completed by staff before formal council approval.
Next steps: Staff will prepare appropriation paperwork to move the $120,000 from the 310 TIF to the streets program and will present the appropriation to council in a future meeting for final approval. The property purchase is at the negotiation/reporting stage; further council action will be required to consummate the acquisition.
