Explanation
Background: This resolution declares the necessity of constructing the Clintonville Streetscape Improvement project under the assessment procedure. Property owners have submitted a valid petition for the construction of streetscape improvements consisting of concrete sidewalks, curb ramps, straight curb, under drain, concrete bus pads, storm sewer, street lighting, brick pavers, trees, tree grates, litter receptacles, bike racks, benches, pavement planning, asphalt concrete resurfacing and pavement markings on North High Street between Arcadia Avenue and Torrence Road.
Fiscal Impact: The Transportation Division's share of the total cost of this improvement under the assessment procedure is $3,417,165.78 (subject to any cost increases that might, as required, be approved by City Council). Ordinance 1092-2004 passed by City Council on July 19, 2004, authorized the Public Service Director to enter into contract with Columbus Asphalt Paving Company for $3,847,724.85 to construct these improvements and pay up to $505,814.00 for construction inspection services. The amount subject to assessment to the individual property owners was capped at $936,373.07 by Resolution 060X-2004 adopted by City Council on July 19, 2004.
Title
To authorize the Public Service Director, on behalf of the Transportation Division, to declare the necessity of constructing the Clintonville Streetscape Improvement project under the assessment procedure. ($-0-)
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WHEREAS, property owners have submitted a valid petition for constructing the Clintonville Streetscape Improvement project under the assessment procedure with improvements to include concrete sidewalks, curb ramps, straight curb, under drain, concrete bus pads, storm sewer, street lighting, brick pavers, trees, tree grates, litter receptacles, bike racks, benches, pavement planning, asphalt concrete resurfacing and pavement markings on North High Street between Arcadia Avenue and Torrence Road; and
WHEREAS, action is necessary to proceed with the construction of this project in accordance with the citizens' approved petition for this improvement under the assessment procedure; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to declare the necessity of making said improvement in order that the same may be completed, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the necessity of constructing the Clintonville Streetscape Improvement project under the assessment procedure in accordance with the plans, specifications and estimate of the proposed improvement prepared by the Transportation Division Administrator which are by reference made a part hereof and which are hereby approved, be and hereby is declared.
SECTION 2. That the assessed portion of the cost of said improvement ($936,373.07) shall be assessed per contiguous lot in proportion to the special benefits which may result from the improvement upon the following described residential lots and lands [see attachment].
SECTION 3. That the total assessment shall be payable at the office of the City Treasurer of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, within thirty days from the effective date of this resolution and proper notification of the property owners, or at the option of the owner, in twenty semi-annual installments over a ten (10) year period with interest calculated at an annual rate of 4.850 percent at the at the Office of the County Treasurer of Franklin County, Ohio, provided that the owner of any property assessed may, at his or her option, pay any number of installments of the same at any time after such assessment has been levied after the same have been certified to the County Auditor of Franklin County, Ohio, for collection in the manner provided by law.
SECTION 4. That the Transportation Division's share of the total cost of this improvement under the assessment procedure is $3,417,165.78 and shall be paid from the 1995, 1999 Voted Streets and Highways Fund.
SECTION 5. That this resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.