Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, is engaged in the Operation Safewalks - Joyce Avenue Phase 2 Project (590955-100008/2765 DR. E) and Joyce Avenue Phase 3 Project (590955-100017/2906 DR. E).
The project limits for Joyce Avenue Phase 2 are Joyce Avenue from Twelfth Avenue to 1,234.56 feet north of Seventeenth Avenue and improvements on Seventeenth Avenue, between Joyce Avenue and 300 feet west of Billiter Boulevard and from Joyce Avenue to Brentnell Avenue.
This project includes curbing, sidewalk on Joyce Avenue, an 8-foot wide shared use path on one side of Joyce Avenue, ADA curb ramps, signal upgrade work at Seventeenth Avenue and Joyce Avenue, storm sewer improvements, and street light relocation upgrade. The roadway shall be widened from its current two-lane configuration to a three-lane configuration.
In addition, improvements on Seventeenth Avenue, between Joyce Avenue and 300 feet west of Billiter Boulevard, will consist of sidewalks, curb and gutter, and an enclosed storm sewer. Furthermore, this project shall include a 5-foot wide sidewalk along Seventeenth Avenue only on one side from Joyce Avenue to Brentnell Avenue. A storm sewer system study and design will be on Seventeenth Avenue between Joyce and Brentnell Avenues.
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 $315,000.00.
The project limits for Joyce Avenue Phase 3 are Joyce Avenue from 1,234.56 feet north of Seventeenth Avenue to Kenmore Avenue. This project will perform full reconstruction and widening of the existing roadway to install an 8-foot wide shared use path, a 6-foot wide sidewalk, and signal work at Maynard Avenue and Joyce Avenue. Storm sewer upgrades and detention basin facilities to mitigate the flooding in the area and waterline work is included in the scope of this project.
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 $305,450.00.
The roadway, pedestrian and stormwater improvements contemplated by this project are essential to the safety of those individuals living and traveling within this area. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage (DOSD) decided to upgrade the system within this area. The Department of Public Service (DPS) decided to partner with the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to complete the improvements included in Joyce Avenue Phase 1. By joining forces between DPU and DPS, this project will be economically feasible.
This project consists of reconstructing portions of Joyce Avenue and Seventeenth Avenue and storm water improvements. The storm system north of the area is undersized will also be part of this project as well as a shared use path, sidewalks, and ADA curb ramps
2. Fiscal Impact
Monies to pay for these costs are budgeted in the 2011 C.I.B. and available within 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.
3. Emergency Justification
Emergency action is requested to allow right-of-way acquisition to begin as soon as possible.
Failure to complete right-of-way acquisition in a timely manner will delay the construction if this arterial street rehabilitation project.
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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 - Joyce Avenue Phase 2 and 3 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 this project; to amend the 2011 C.I.B; to authorize the transfer of funds and expenditure of $620,450.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary for this project 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. ($620,450.00)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, is engaged in the Operation Safewalks - Joyce Avenue Phase 2 and 3 Projects; and
WHEREAS, the project limits are Joyce Avenue from Twelfth Avenue to 1,234.56 feet north of Seventeenth Avenue, Seventeenth Avenue, between Joyce Avenue and 300 feet west of Billiter Boulevard and from Joyce Avenue to Brentnell Avenue and Joyce Avenue from 1,234.56 feet north of Seventeenth Avenue to Kenmore Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this project is thefull reconstruction to 2-3 lanes with sidewalks, curbs, bike path and storm sewer improvements; and
WHEREAS, the roadway, pedestrian and stormwater improvements contemplated by this project are essential to the safety of those individuals living and traveling within this area; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, acquisition related expenses are currently estimated to be $620,450.00; and
WHEREAS, the following legislation authorizes the City Attorney's Real Estate Division to expend $620,450.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to acquire those rights-of-way needed for these projects; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction in that failure to complete right-of-way acquisition in a timely manner will delay the construction of this Operation Safewalks sidewalk installation project therefore it is immediately necessary to authorize City Attorney's office to acquire those rights-of-way needed for this project and to authorize the expenditure of the funds required to complete right-of-way acquisition thereby immediately preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the City Attorneys' Office, Real Estate Division, be and is hereby authorized to acquire fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Operation Safewalks - Joyce Avenue Phase 2 and 3 Projects.
SECTION 2. That the 2011 C.I.B authorized by Ordinance 0266-2011 be amended as follows to provide sufficient authority for these activities as follows:
Fund / Project / Project Name / Current C.I.B. / Change / Amended C.I.B.
704 / 590955-100008 / Operation Safewalks - Joyce Avenue Phase 2 / $505,646.00 / ($185,000.00) / $320,646.00
704 / 590955-100017 / Operation Safewalks - Joyce Avenue Phase 3 / $0.00 / $185,000.00 / $185,000.00
SECTION 3. That the transfer of cash and appropriation be authorized as follows:
Transfer from
Project / Project Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount
590955-100008 / Operation Safewalks - Joyce Avenue Phase 2 / 06-6601 / 704955 / $185,000.00
Transfer to
Fund / Project / Project Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount
704 / 590955-100017 / Operation Safewalks - Joyce Avenue Phase 3 / 06-6601 / 745517 / $185,000.00
SECTION 4. That the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, be and is hereby authorized to expend $620,450.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund No. 704, and the Storm Recovery Zone Super Build America Bonds Fund, Fund No. 677, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage to pay those costs relative to the acquisition of rights-of-way needed for the Operation Safewalks - Joyce Avenue Phase 2 and 3 Projects as follows:
Division of Design and Construction: 59-12
Fund / Project / Project Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount
704 / 590955-100008 / Operation Safewalks - Joyce Avenue Phase 2 / 06-6601 / 704955 / $315,000.00
704 / 590955-100017 / Operation Safewalks - Joyce Avenue Phase 3 / 06-6601 / 745517 / $185,000.00
Division of Sewerage and Drainage: 60-15
Fund / Project / Project Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount
677 / 610990-100002 / N. Central Area-17th Ave. SSI's / 06-6601 / 679902 / $120,450.00
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.