City of Columbus - File #: 1457-2012

• File #: 1457-2012
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/25/2012
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 7/30/2012
• Final action: 8/1/2012
• Title: To authorize the City Attorney's Real Estate Division to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Operation Safewalks - Marion Road and Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Lockbourne Road-Frebis Road-SR104 projects; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners and to acquire the additional rights-of-way necessary to complete these projects; to amend the 2012 C.I.B; to authorize the transfer of funds and expenditure of $435,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary for these projects from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for the Division of Design and Construction and the Storm Recovery Zone Super Build America Bonds Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to declare an emergency. ($435,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/1/2012	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/31/2012	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/30/2012	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
7/30/2012	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass

Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, is engaged in the Operation Safewalks - Marion Road Project (590955-100006/2601 DR. E) and Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Lockbourne Road-Frebis Road-SR104 Project (530103-100018/2746 DR. E).
The project limits for Marion Road are from Parsons Avenue to Lockbourne Road.

This project includes curbing, sidewalk on both sides of Marion Road, ADA curb ramps, and storm sewer improvements.

The construction plans have been finalized and the Department of Public Service is prepared to authorize right-of-way acquisition pending passage of this funding legislation. Acquisition related expenses are currently estimated to be $75,000.00.
The project limits for Lockbourne Road-Frebis Road-SR104 are Lockbourne Road from Frebis Avenue to SR 104.

This project will perform storm sewer improvements, sidewalk on both sides of Lockbourne Road, and ADA curb ramps.
The construction plans have been finalized and the Department of Public Service is prepared to authorize right-of-way acquisition pending passage of this funding legislation. Acquisition related expenses are currently estimated to be $360,000.00. (added $85,000.00 for DPU contribution to R/W)

The roadway, pedestrian and stormwater improvements contemplated by these projects are essential to the safety of those individuals living and traveling within the areas. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage (DOSD) decided to upgrade the system within these areas. The Department of Public Service (DPS) decided to partner with the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) by joining forces between DPU and DPS, these projects will be economically feasible.

2. FISCAL IMPACT
Monies to pay for these costs are available within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for the Division of Design and Construction. A transfer of $35,000.00 is needed to provide sufficient cash for this project within the Storm Build Am...