City of Columbus - File #: 0937-2011

• File #: 0937-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/7/2011
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 7/11/2011
• Final action: 7/13/2011
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Service to reimburse various utilities for utility relocation costs incurred in conjunction with Public Service capital improvement projects; to amend the 2011 C.I.B; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer $100,000.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $100,000.00 within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund. ($100,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/13/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/12/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/11/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
7/11/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/27/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time
6/16/2011	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/16/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/16/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/16/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
6/16/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
6/15/2011	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/15/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/15/2011	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
6/15/2011	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/15/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/14/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/14/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/14/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/10/2011	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/10/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/10/2011	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/7/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
In the course of effecting roadway improvements, it is sometimes necessary to force the relocation of utilities from privately held easements. These relocations are in areas where the City has previously allowed utilities, but due to this project there is a need to relocate them at the City's expense. Utility relocation estimates are normally included in the budget for each project, but occasionally estimates are insufficient and not always in the city's control. This legislation provides a source of funding for utility relocations yet to be named in order to provide for quick turnaround of these relocations once the utility and project are determined.

City Council recognizes that this ordinance does not identify the contractor(s) to whom the contract(s) will be awarded and understands that its passage will give the Public Service Director the final decision in determination for such contract(s). This Council is satisfied it is in the best interests of the City to delegate this contracting decision.

2. FISCAL IMPACT:
This project is budgeted within the 2011 Capital Improvement Budget. A C.I.B. amendment is necessary to establish authority in the correct project. This expense can be accommodated by appropriating and transferring funds needed in the amount of $100,000.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund. Bonds have yet to be sold for the whole project, necessitating a certification of $100,000.00 against the Special Income Tax Fund. Upon sale of bonds, this will be reimbursed.

Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to reimburse various utilities for utility relocation costs incurred in conjunction with Public Service capital improvement projects; to amend the 2011 C.I.B; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer $100,000.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to appropriate $100,000.00 within the Stree...