Explanation
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is accepting Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Round 21 applications for the Local Transportation Improvement Program (LTIP) and State Capital Improvement Program through September 11, 2006. OPWC requires that a designated official be authorized to submit said applications and execute project agreements for approved projects. MORPC serves in a staff support capacity to the District Three (Franklin County) Public Works Integrating Committee.
This legislation will authorize the Public Service Director to submit applications and to execute project agreements for approved projects.
Fiscal Impact: Approval of this legislation will provide an opportunity to secure funds for various projects. The approximate available funding to the District Three Public Works Integrating Committee is $18.315 million. Funds for the City's share of these programs are included in the 2006 to 2011 Capital Improvement Plan. No financial participation is required at this time. City funds will be approved in the form of design contracts and/or construction contracts that will be submitted for Council's approval. Some of the applications may include a request for a no interest loan.
Emergency action is requested to meet the September 11, 2006, project application submittal deadline.
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To authorize the Public Service Director to submit applications for Round 21 of the Local Transportation Improvement Program and State Capital Improvement Program and to execute project agreement forms for approved projects for the Transportation Division on behalf of the City of Columbus. ($-0-) (REPEALED BY ORD. 0988-2007 PASSED 7/23/2007)
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WHEREAS, the Ohio Public Works Commission requires that the City of Columbus designate and authorize officials to submit Round 21 applications and execute project agreements for Local Transportation Improvement and State Capital Improvement Programs; and
WHEREAS, application amounts are approximate depending upon OPWC scoring criteria; and
WHEREAS, approved applications will require execution within 45 days of notification by the Ohio Public Works Commission; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Public Service Director be and is hereby authorized to submit applications and execute project agreements with the Ohio Public Works Commission on behalf of the City of Columbus Transportation Division for the Local Transportation Improvement Program and State Capital Improvement Program projects as follows:
Henderson Road (SR 315 - High Street). This project consists of rebuilding the roadway to incorporate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, sidewalk, curb, driveway approaches, storm sewer and signals. The total project cost is $3,300,000; the City's application amount will be approximately $1,500,000.
High Street (Flint Road - County Line). This project consists of road widening and improvements. The total project cost estimate is $5,200,000; the City's application amount will be approximately $2,000,000.
Morse Road Phase 2 (Karl Road - Cleveland Avenue). This project consists of medians, sidewalks, signals upgraded to mast arms, bike lanes and landscaping improvements. The total project cost is $8,600,980; the City's application amount will be approximately $4,000,000.
Lockbourne Road. This project consists of widening to three lanes with curb and sidewalk. The total project cost is: $4,197,972; the City's application amount will be approximately $2,000,000.
SECTION 2. That project additions and substitutions are at the discretion of the Public Service Director based upon the feasibility of the applications being approved through the scoring process.
SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.