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File #: 1720-2007    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 10/18/2007 In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
On agenda: 11/12/2007 Final action: 11/15/2007
Title: To authorize the Public Service Director to enter into an agreement with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation and to grant consent and propose cooperation with the State of Ohio for this US 23 Urban Paving Project on US-23 from the Columbus corporation line south of Obetz Road to SR-104 for the Transportation Division. ($0)
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultAction DetailsMeeting Details
11/15/20071 CITY CLERK Attest  Action details Meeting details
11/13/20071 MAYOR Signed  Action details Meeting details
11/12/20071 Columbus City Council ApprovedPass Action details Meeting details
11/12/20071 COUNCIL PRESIDENT Signed  Action details Meeting details
11/5/20071 Columbus City Council Read for the First Time  Action details Meeting details
10/24/20071 Service Reviewer Sent to Clerk's Office for Council  Action details Meeting details
10/23/20071 Finance Reviewer Reviewed and Approved  Action details Meeting details
10/23/20071 FINANCE DIRECTOR Reviewed and Approved  Action details Meeting details
10/23/20071 SERVICE DIRECTOR Reviewed and Approved  Action details Meeting details
10/23/20071 CITY ATTORNEY Reviewed and Approved  Action details Meeting details
10/22/20071 SERVICE DIRECTOR Reviewed and Approved  Action details Meeting details
10/22/20071 Finance Reviewer Reviewed and Approved  Action details Meeting details
10/19/20071 Service Reviewer Reviewed and Approved  Action details Meeting details
10/18/20071 Service Drafter Sent for Approval  Action details Meeting details
Explanation
 
Background:  This is consent legislation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for an Urban Paving project.  The project proposes to perform partial depth pavement repairs, plane and resurface pavement with asphalt concrete; replace pavement markings and loop detectors.   Project Limits extend on US-23 from the Columbus corporation line south of Obetz Road to SR-104.  Preliminary Engineering will be performed by the City of Columbus.  (FRA-23-5.41  PID 82813)  
 
Since a portion of this project lies within the City of Columbus, this consent ordinance is necessary.  Construction of this project is scheduled for State Fiscal Year 2009.  This legislation also authorizes the Public Service Director to enter into the necessary agreements to complete this project.
 
Fiscal Impact:  The estimated total cost of this project is $734,000.00.  The cost of construction for this project for the City is now estimated at $161,000.00.  There is no funding required at this time from the City.
 
Title
 
To authorize the Public Service Director to enter into an agreement with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation and to grant consent and propose cooperation with the State of Ohio for this US 23 Urban Paving Project on US-23 from the Columbus corporation line south of Obetz Road to SR-104 for the Transportation Division. ($0)
Body
 
The following is an Ordinance enacted by the City of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, hereinafter referred to as the Local Public Agency (LPA), in the matter of the stated described project.
 
WHEREAS,  the State has identified the need for the described project:
 
The project proposes to perform partial depth pavement repairs, plane and resurface pavement with asphalt concrete; replace pavement markings and loop detectors. This project is a District Six Urban Paving project.
 
Limits extend on US-23 from the Columbus corporation line south of Obetz Road to SR-104.
 
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO:
 
SECTION 1 - Consent Statement
Being in the public interest, the LP A gives consent to the Director of Transportation to complete the above described project.
 
SECTION 2 - Cooperation Statement
The LPA shall cooperate with the Director of Transportation in the above described project as follows:
 
That prior to the construction commencement date of the above-referenced project, the LPA shall install and/or repair all curb ramps which are necessary to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the LPA agrees to assume and bear one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of such installation and/or repair of curb ramps.
 
The City agrees to assume and bear one hundred percent (100%) of the total cost of preliminary engineering and right-of-way, if applicable.
 
The City will assume and bear one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of construction less the amount of Federal and State funds set aside by the Director of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. The City will assume and bear one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of curbs, gutters, utility relocations, partial-and full-depth pavement repairs and other non-surface related items.
 
The City hereby agrees to cooperate with the Director of Transportation of the State of Ohio in the planning, design and construction of the identified highway improvement project and grants consent to the Ohio Department of Transportation for its development and construction of the project in accordance with plans, specifications and estimates as approved by the Director.
 
In the event that the City requests certain features or appurtenances be included within the highway improvement project's design and construction, and which features and appurtenances are determined by the State and the Federal Highway Administration to be not necessary for the State's highway improvement project, the City shall, prior to the project being advertised for construction contract bidding purposes, provide appropriate documentation that its Council has appropriated, and its Auditor has certified as being available for such specific purposes, funds sufficient in amount to cover one hundred percent (100%) of the costs of incorporating such additional features or appurtenances within the State's project, including preliminary engineering, final design, right-of-way, construction and construction engineering expenses as may be directly related thereto.
 
SECTION 3 - Utilities and Right-of-Way Statement
The LPA agrees that all right-of-way required for the described project will be acquired and/or made available in accordance with current State and Federal regulations. The LPA also understands that right-of-way costs include eligible utility costs.  The LP A agrees that all utility accommodation, relocation and reimbursement will comply with the current provisions of 23 CFR 645 and the ODOT Utilities Manual.
 
SECTION 4 - Maintenance
Upon completion of the project, and unless otherwise agreed, the LPA shall: (1) provide adequate maintenance for the project in accordance with all applicable state and federal law, including, but not limited to, Title 23, U.S.C., Section 116; (2) provide ample financial resources, as necessary, for the maintenance of the project; (3) maintain the right-of-way, keeping it free of obstructions, and (4) hold said right-of-way inviolate for public highway purposes.
 
SECTION 5 - Authority to Sign
The Director of Public Service of said City is hereby empowered on behalf of the City of Columbus to enter into contracts with the Director of Transportation necessary to complete the above described project.
 
SECTION 6.  This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.