Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the City Attorney’s Office, Real Estate Division to hire professional services and to negotiate with property owners to acquire the various property rights necessary to complete the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - SRTS Sidewalks - McGuffey and Duxberry project.
The purpose of this project is to construct sidewalk installation along both sides of Duxberry Avenue from Lexington Avenue to Hamilton Avenue by completing the sidewalk where there are gaps in the existing sidewalk network. Also the same will be performed along both sides of McGuffey Road from Duxberry to the terminus of the existing sidewalk, just north of Clinton Street. Installation of the sidewalk will also include replacement of drive aprons where necessary and installing/upgrading non-compliant curb ramps at all public intersections. Stormwater BMPs will be constructed as part of the project.
Successful completion of this project necessitates that the City acquire fee simple title and lesser interests in and to various properties along the project corridor as additional rights-of-way.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this project is budgeted in the Department of Public Service’s 2018 Capital Improvements Budget. An amendment to the 2018 Capital Improvements Budget and a transfer of funds are necessary to align funding for these project expenditures.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested so right-of-way can be acquired to allow construction to proceed as scheduled, preventing delays in the Department of Public Service’s Capital Improvement Program.
Title
To amend the 2018 Capital Improvements Budget; to transfer funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services and to negotiate with property owners to acquire the various property rights necessary to complete the Pedestrian Safety Improvements SRTS Sidewalks-McGuffey and Duxberry project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $50,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is engaged in the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - SRTS Sidewalks - McGuffey and Duxberry project; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this project is to construct a sidewalk on both sides of Duxberry Avenue from Lexington Avenue to Hamilton Avenue and both sides of McGuffey Road from Duxberry Avenue just north of Clinton Street; and
WHEREAS, successful completion of this project necessitates the City acquire fee simple title and lesser interests in and to various properties located along the project corridor as additional rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, right-of-way acquisition cost, including professional services, staff and land costs, have been estimated to total $50,000.00; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Department of Public Service’s 2018 Capital Improvement Budget and transfer cash to align funding for project expenditures; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in that right-of-way must be acquired to allow construction to proceed as scheduled, preventing delays in the Department of Public Service’s Capital Improvement Program, 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. That the 2018 Capital Improvements Budget authorized by Ordinance 1010-2018 be amended to establish sufficient authority for this project:
Fund / Project / Project Name / Current C.I.B. / Amendment Amount / C.I.B. as Amended
7704 / P590105-100089 / Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Sidewalk NOV (Voted Carryover) / $579,649.00 / ($50,000.00) / $529,649.00
7704 / P590105-100114 / Pedestrian Safety Improvements ‑SRTS Sidewalks-McGuffey and Duxberry (Voted Carryover) / $0.00 / $50,000.00 / $50,000.00
7704 / P590105-100089 / Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Sidewalk NOV (Voted 2016 Debt SIT Supported) / $29,000.00 / $50,000.00 / $79,000.00
7704 / P590105-100114 / Pedestrian Safety Improvements ‑SRTS Sidewalks-McGuffey and Duxberry (Voted 2016 Debt SIT Supported) / $115,000.00 / ($50,000.00) / $65,000.00
SECTION 2. That the transfer of $50,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 7704 (Streets and Highways Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project PP590105-100089 (Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Sidewalk NOV), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), P590105-100114 (Pedestrian Safety Improvements ‑SRTS Sidewalks - McGuffey and Duxberry), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay).
SECTION 3. That the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, be, and hereby is, authorized to acquire fee simple title and lesser interests in and to certain parcels of real estate, to contract for professional services, and to negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights of way needed to complete the Pedestrian Safety Improvements - SRTS Sidewalks - McGuffey and Duxberry project.
SECTION 4. That for the purpose of paying those costs relative to the acquisition of right-of-ways needed for this project the expenditure of $50,000.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 7704 (Streets and Highways Bond Fund), Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project P590105-100114 (Pedestrian Safety Improvements - SRTS Sidewalks - McGuffey and Duxberry), in Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 6. 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 7. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a
project account to the unallocated balance account within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project that the project has been completed and the monies are no longer required for said project.
SECTION 8. 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.