Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes The Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for a bridge replacement project on US Route 40 (Main Street) over Big Walnut Creek. (FRA-40-21.35 PID 90246)
This project involves the replacement of the 236 foot structure on US Route 40 (Main Street) over Big Walnut Creek on the east side of Columbus. This project provides for future bike trail under the west end of the bridge as well as sidewalk and shared-use path on the bridge.
Construction is currently estimated to begin in April of 2014 and conclude in November of 2014.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
This project is funded by ODOT. The estimated construction cost of this project is $3,607,000.00. There is no cost to the City for this project.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to provide consent for this project and meet ODOT's current project schedule.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation for a bridge replacement project on US Route 40(Main Street) over Big Walnut Creek; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, The following ordinance enacted by the City of Columbus, Ohio, hereinafter referred to as the Legislative Authority or Local Public Agency or "LPA", in the matter of the stated described project.
WHEREAS, The Ohio Department of Transportation has identified the need for the described project:
this project consists of the replacement of a 236 foot structure on US Route 40 (Main Street) over Big Walnut Creek; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in order to continue the schedule established by the Ohio Department of Transportation for this project it is necessary to authorize consent at the earliest possible time, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. Project Description
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has identified the need for the described project:
This project includes the replacement of a 236 foot on structure on US Route 40 (Main Street) over Walnut Creek. This project provides for future bike trail under the west end of the bridge as well as sidewalk and shared-use path on the bridge.
SECTION 2. Consent Statement
Being in the public interest, the LPA gives consent to the Director of Transportation to complete the above described project.
SECTION 3. Cooperation Statement
The LPA shall cooperate with the Director of Transportation in the above described project as follows:
The City of Columbus grants consent to ODOT for its development and construction of the project in accordance with plans, specifications and estimates as approved by the Director.
SECTION 4. Utilities and Right-of-Way Statement
ODOT 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. ODOT also understands that right-of-way costs include eligible utility costs.
ODOT agrees that all utility accommodation, relocation and reimbursement will comply with the current provisions of 23 CFR 645 and the ODOT Utilities Manual.
SECTION 5. Maintenance
Upon completion of the project, and unless otherwise agreed, ODOT 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 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.