The City Council of Columbus, Ohio, approved an ordinance authorizing the Director of the Department of Development to grant a nonexclusive electric utility easement to The Ohio Power Company d.b.a. American Electric Power (AEP). The easement, approximately 0.015 acres, is located along the western edge of the city-owned property at 569-571 East Columbus Street, which is currently managed by the Land Bank. This easement will allow AEP to install and maintain electrical wires, a pole, and associated appurtenances to upgrade electric service for new development in the area, including an 86-unit multi-family project at 870 S. Parsons Avenue. The City supports this grant as it facilitates essential electricity services, is nonexclusive, and AEP will compensate the City $3,285.00 for the easement.