District Area
The District of the Hayden Run Community Development Authority (CDA) consists of certain new residential developments generally bounded by the Columbus City Limits on the North, the Conrail Railroad Tracks on the East, Hayden Run Road on the South, and Cosgray Road on the West in northwest Columbus, Ohio. The entire District is located within the city of Columbus.
Purpose and Creation
The Hayden Run CDA collects and manages revenue to help address the impact of new development in the District on surrounding infrastructure and services. The revenue is used to help fund the construction of roads and other infrastructure improvements and the provision of public services needed for balanced development of the participating neighborhoods.
The establishment of the Hayden Run CDA is in keeping with the policy of the City of Columbus to promote the principles of “Pay As We Grow” and “Grow With A Plan” through public–private partnership.
The Hayden Run CDA was created under Chapter 349 of the Ohio Revised Code subsequent to the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the developers of new residential developments in the District, the recording of Declarations of Covenants, and a petition by the developers. The process was completed with the approval of Ordinance 1374-2007 by Columbus City Council on September 10, 2007.
Community Development Charge
In accordance with the MOU, the Hayden Run CDA collects a Community Development Charge of 4 mills annually for 20 years (commencing one year from the date of completion of a structure on the property) from each property owner in the District. This 4 mill assessment equates to $140 per $100,000 of property value.
Notification of and collection of the Charge from property owners is performed semiannually by the County Auditor along with the collection of property taxes and other assessments.
Board of Trustees
A seven-member Board of Trustees manages the business of the CDA. All Trustees are unpaid and are expected to attend one, two or three Board meetings per year. They must act within the parameters of state law, the petition, the Declarations of Covenants, City Ordinance 1374-2007 and a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Columbus. For example, they cannot remove the Community Development Charge. Within these parameters the Trustees manage the business of the CDA, including establishing budgets, authorizing expenditures, entering into agreements with other parties, electing officers, and hiring professionals as may be needed to properly execute the duties of the Board. Trustees serve two-year terms.
Although the members of the Board of Trustees were initially appointed when the CDA was created, all appointed members will eventually be replaced with elected members in accordance with a formula based on population growth within the District. Public elections are held as needed to replace one or more members as predetermined population thresholds are exceeded or terms expire. Any adult resident of the District may vote and be nominated, or nominate themselves, as a candidate in the election. The scheduling of an election and instructions to participate are publicized in advance through various media and by posting of notices within the neighborhoods of the District.