Explanation
Background: This is consent legislation with Franklin County, Ohio for the Stelzer Road from I-670 to Foraker Drive project.
This project involves widening the section of Stelzer Road from I-670 to Foraker Drive to match the multi lane sections at both ends of this section of arterial roadway. This project was originally a City of Columbus project but a low priority. In 2002 it was decided that Franklin County would take the lead in improvement of this roadway. The City of Columbus Electricity Division has agreed to provide long term maintenance and power for the street lighting on this section of roadway. The construction of this project will be funded 80% by federal-aid and 20% by OPWC. This project is currently scheduled for construction in 2005.
Since a portion of this project lies within the City of Columbus, this consent ordinance is necessary. This legislation also authorizes the Public Service Director to enter into the necessary agreements to complete this project.
Fiscal Impact: Franklin County will fund this project through 80% federal aid and 20% OPWC funds. There is no payment required from the City at this time.
Title
To authorize the Public Service Director to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Franklin County Engineer for the Stelzer Road widening project for the Transportation Division. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Engineer's office has identified the need for the Stelzer Road widening project from I-670 to Foraker Drive; and
WHEREAS, a part of this project is within the Columbus corporate boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus Electricity Division agrees to provide long term maintenance and power for the street lighting on this section of roadway; and
WHEREAS, the City grants consent and agrees to cooperate with Franklin County in the planning, design and construction of this project; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1 - Consent Statement
Being in the public interest, the City of Columbus agrees to authorize the Franklin County Engineer to be its agent for this project.
SECTION 2 - Cooperation Statement
The City hereby agrees to cooperate with Franklin County in the planning, design and construction of the identified highway improvement project and grants consent to Franklin County for the development and construction of this project.
SECTION 3 - Authority to Sign
The Public Service Director of the City of Columbus is hereby empowered on behalf of the City of Columbus to enter into contracts with Franklin County necessary to complete the above-described project.
SECTION 4 - This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.