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 rehabilitation project on State Route 710 (Schrock Road) over IR 270. (FRA-710-3.76 PID 86292)
This project proposes to replace the bridge superstructure on SR710 (Schrock Road) over IR 270 on the north side of Columbus.
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 $3,000,000.00. There is no cost to the City for this project.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency actions 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 superstructure replacement project on SR710 (Schrock Road) over IR 270; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
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: includes the replacement of the deck and approach slabs over westbound IR 270 on SR 710. This will involve coordination with the City of Columbus and the City of Westerville regarding the future upgrade of the Cleveland Avenue / Schrock Road intersection. Accommodations for pedestrian and/or bicycle facilities on the bridge will be investigated; 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 the deck and approach slabs over westbound IR 270 on SR 710. This will involve coordination with the City of Columbus and the City of Westerville regarding the future upgrade of the Cleveland Avenue/ Schrock Road intersection. Accommodations for pedestrian and/or bicycle facilities on the bridge will be investigated.
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.