Explanation
Background: This is consent legislation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Franklin County for a bridge replacement project on Dodridge Street Bridge over the Olentangy River. The Franklin County Engineer's office will act as the lead agency for this project. (FRA-CR52-4.48 PID 82532)
Since a portion of this project lies within the City of Columbus, this consent ordinance is necessary. The County has just begun the initial planning phases for the Dodridge Bridge replacement project. The City of Columbus will be contacted concerning the placement of sidewalks on the new structure during the preliminary planning stages. Construction of this project is scheduled for State Fiscal Year 2012. 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 $5,750,000.00. There is no cost to the City for this project.
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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 Franklin County; and to grant consent and propose cooperation with the State of Ohio and Franklin County for this bridge replacement project on the Dodridge Street bridge over the Olentangy River 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 County has identified the need for the described project:
This project proposes to replace the structure on CR52 (Dodridge Street) over the Olentangy River.
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 and Franklin County Engineer to complete the above-described project.
SECTION 2 - Cooperation Statement
The LPA shall cooperate with the Director of Transportation and the Franklin County Engineer in the above-described project as follows:
The City hereby agrees to cooperate with the Director of Transportation of the State of Ohio and the Franklin County Engineer 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.
Franklin County shall assume and bear one hundred percent (100%) of the costs of preliminary engineering; right-of-way and utility relocation (if applicable). Further, Franklin County 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.
The City agrees that Franklin County will act as the lead agency for the project.
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 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 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 - 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 and the Franklin County Engineer 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.