Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a professional services contract with Evans, Mechwhwart, Hambelton, and Tilton (EMH&T) for the Roadway Improvements - Taylor Avenue project in an amount up to $100,000.00.
In 2002, the City entered into a design reimbursement agreement with Columbus Urban Growth Corporation. Columbus Urban Growth Corp contracted with EMH&T to develop design plans for sidewalk enhancements to Taylor Avenue between Greenway Avenue and Maryland Avenue. The project was to include resurfacing Taylor Avenue, replacing and upgrading the sidewalks, curb replacement, and street tree installation. Design was put on-hold several times and was not completed.
Columbus Urban Growth Corporation is no longer in business, and it has been determined that it is in the best interest of the City to contract directly with EMH&T to complete the plans. Some of the work has been completed in conjunction with a recent City resurfacing project. The current scope will be to remove the already completed items from the plans, update to current standards, and finalize the plans for signature.
The original Reimbursement Agreement with Columbus Urban Growth Corp. was authorized by ordinance 1064-02, EA-039210 in the amount of $100,000 for the preparation of plans for improvements to Taylor Avenue and adjoining sidewalk projects. Columbus Urban Growth Corp contracted with EMH&T to complete the design plans on their behalf.
A modification to the Reimbursement Agreement was authorized by ordinance 0014-2004 to add $55,058.16 to update plans to current standards
A modification to the Reimbursement Agreement was authorized by ordinance 2245-2006 & 0789-2008 to add $16,395 - EL008722 for additional survey work.
As part of this contract previously prepared, but partially completed plans will be updated and finalized. Updates include revising plans to show current existing conditions, updating to th...
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