Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This is consent legislation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for a bridge rehabilitation project for the Arcadia Avenue over Glen Echo Drive structure. Work will include replacement of expansion joints; full and partial depth deck replacement; backwall replacement; patching wing walls, parapets and sidewalks; steel beam rehabilitaton and painting; replacing bearings; micro-silica concrete deck overlay; curb replacement; and sealing of concrete surfaces. This project will be administered by the City of Columbus Division of Design and Construction. (FRA - Arcadia Bridge - PID 86108)
Since a portion of this project lies within the City of Columbus, this consent ordinance is necessary. Construction is estimated to begin in the Summer of 2011 and conclude by the Fall of 2011. This legislation also authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into the necessary agreements to complete this project.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost of construction for this project is $468,750.00. The maximum reimbursement from ODOT is $375,000.00 and the City's share of this project is currently estimated at $93,750.00.
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To authorize the Director of Public Service 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 a bridge reconstruction project on the Arcadia Avenue structure over Glen Echo Drive for the City of Columbus Division of Design and Construction. ($0)
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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 CITY has identified the need for the described project:
This project proposes to rehabilitate the structure on Arcadia Avenue over Glen Echo Drive. Scope of work includes replacing expansion joints; full and partial deck replacement; backwall replacement; patching wing walls, parapets and sidewalks; steel beam repair and painting; replacing bearings; micro-silica concrete deck overlay; curb replacement; and sealing of concrete surfaces. This project is partially funded by the ODOT Municipal Bridge Program; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. Consent Statement
Being in the public interest, the LPA 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 described project as follows:
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;
The City shall assume and bear one hundred percent (100%) of the costs of preliminary engineering; right-of-way and utility relocation (if applicable). Further, the City shall assume and bear one hundred percent (100%) of the total cost of Construction less the amount of federal funds set aside by the Director of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration;
The City agrees to assume and bear one hundred percent (100%) of the total cost of those features requested by the City which are not necessary for the improvement as determined by the State and Federal Highway Administration;
In the event that the City requests certain features or appurtenances be included within the transportation 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 transportation 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 of the costs of incorporating such additional features or appurtenances within the 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 LPA agrees that all utility accommodation, relocation, and reimbursement shall comply with the current provisions of 23 CFR 645 and the ODOT Utilities Manual.
Section 4. Maintenance
Upon completion of the described Project, and unless otherwise agreed, the LPA shall: (1) provide adequate maintenance for the described Project in accordance with all applicable state and federal law, including, but not limited to, 23 USC 116; (2) provide ample financial provisions, as necessary, for the maintenance of the described 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. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.