Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with the Franklin County Engineer’s Office relative to the Refugee Road 5.99 over Big Walnut Creek project, also known as the Bikeway Development - Refugee Road over Big Walnut Creek Shared Use Path project, and to contribute funding toward associated construction and inspection costs.
The aforementioned effort encompasses replacement of the Refugee Road 5.99 Bridge over Big Walnut Creek; installation of a new parapet and barrier wall separating a shared use path along the north side of the structure; and extension of the shared use path on both sides of the bridge to Nathaniel Boulevard and the entrance to Nafzger Park; and installation of sidewalk from the Nafzger Park entrance driveway to the sidewalk at the eastern edge of the park. The City is responsible for the shared use path portion of the project. Franklin County will pay to replace the bridge while the City will pay to construct the shared use path and to widen the bridge to accommodate the shared use path.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $784,263.65 is available in the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, Fund 7704. An amendment to the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient budget authority for the expenditure. Funds are appropriated.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to maintain the construction schedule established by Franklin County.
Title
To amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with Franklin County relative to the Bikeway Development - Refugee Road over Big Walnut Creek Shared Use Path project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $784,263.65 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund for this project; and to declare an emergency. ($784,263.65)
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WHEREAS, the Franklin County Engineer’s Office has undertaken a capital improve...
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