Explanation
Background: This is consent legislation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for an Urban Paving project. This project intends to resurface a portion of U.S. 62 within the corporate limits of the City of Columbus as part of its District Six Urban Pavement Program. Project limits extend on U.S. 62 (Nelson Road) from Broad Street to Airport Drive; Airport Drive from Nelson Road to the structure over Alum Creek; and on Fifth Avenue from Nelson Road to the structure over Alum Creek. Preliminary Engineering will be performed by the City of Columbus. Funding for construction of this project will be provided by ODOT and the City of Columbus. The City's estimated share is determined by the portion of the project within the Corporate Limits of the City. (FRA-US62-17.66 PID 77601)
Since a portion of this project lies within the City of Columbus, this consent ordinance is necessary. Construction of this project is scheduled for 2006. Funding for this project will be included in the 2006 - 2011 Capital Improvement Plan. 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 $242,000.00. The cost of construction for this project for the City is now estimated at $39,600.00. There is no funding required at this time from the City.
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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 62 Urban Paving Project for the Transportation Division. ($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 State has identified the need for the described project:
This project proposes to perform partial depth pavement repairs; plane and resurface pavement with asphalt concrete; and replace pavement markings and loop detectors. This project is a District Six Urban Paving project.
Project limits extend on US 62 (Nelson Road) from Broad Street to Airport Drive; Airport Drive from Nelson Road to the structure over Alum Creek; and on Fifth Avenue from Nelson Road to the structure over Alum Creek.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO:
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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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 LPA agrees that all utility accommodation, relocation, and reimbursement will comply with the current provision 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 - Consultants and 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.