Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to execute an agreement with CSX Transportation, in the amount of up to $195,000.00 to facilitate the design and construction for the Bridge Rehabilitation - Parsons Avenue Retaining Wall.
The Department of Public Service administers and manages capital improvement projects within the public right-of-way, including resurfacing, roadway reconstruction, bridge rehabilitation and replacement, bikeway paths, sidewalks, and other transportation related projects. On occasion, the successful completion of those efforts requires work to be performed on or near railroad property or facilities. Railroad companies will not allow others to perform work on their property or facilities. They perform the required work and charge the Department of Public Service for this work.
The construction of the Parsons Avenue Retaining Wall project necessitates that the Department of Public Service contract with CSX Transportation to review and approve engineering plans, design plans, construction specifications, and drawings, and other documents and work necessary to the completion of the project in order to identify and mitigate potential conflicts between rail operations and public infrastructure in proximity to railway corridors.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $195,000.00 is available for this project within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, Fund 7704. An amendment to the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient budget authority for the project. Funds are appropriated.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to facilitate the timely execution of the requisite agreements so as to prevent unnecessary delays in the design and construction of needed public infrastructure improvements.
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To amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to execute an agreement with CSX Transportation to facilitate the design and construction of the Parsons Avenue Retaining Wall; to authorize the expenditure of up to $195,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund to pay for this contract; and to declare an emergency. ($195,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service administers and manages capital improvement projects within the public right-of-way, including resurfacing, roadway reconstruction, bridge rehabilitation and replacement, and other transportation related projects; and
WHEREAS, on occasion, the successful completion of those efforts requires the Department of Public Service to execute an agreement with railroad companies relative to work to be performed on or near railroad facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service recently determined it is necessary to an execute engineering agreement with CSX Transportation relative to the Bridge Rehabilitation - Parsons Avenue Retaining Wall project; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to execute the aforementioned agreement with CSX Transportation, as needed, to facilitate the design and construction of the Bridge Rehabilitation - Parsons Avenue Retaining Wall project in the amount of up to $195,000.00; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an amendment to the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget for the purpose of providing sufficient budget authority for the project; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to execute an agreement with CSX Transportation in order to facilitate the timely execution of the requisite agreements so as to prevent unnecessary delays in the design and construction of needed public infrastructure improvements, 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 2021 Capital Improvement Budget, authorized by Ordinance 2707-2021, be and is hereby amended as follows:
Fund / Project / Project Name / Current / Change / Amended
7704 / P530301-162111 / Bridge Rehabilitation - Harrison Road Over Dry Run East of Hague Avenue (Voted Carryover) / $320,000.00 / ($39,817.00) / $280,183.00
7704 / P530301-164114 / Bridge Rehabilitation - Lehman Road Bridge Replacements (Voted Carryover) / $1,320,000.00 / ($155,183.00) / $1,164,817.00
7704 / P530301-160861 / Bridge Rehabilitation - Parsons Avenue Retaining Wall (Voted Carryover) / $0.00 / ($195,000.00) / $195,000.00
SECTION 2. That the Director of Public Service be and is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with CSX Transportation at 500 Water Street, J-301, Jacksonville, Florida 32202, relative to the Bridge Rehabilitation - Parsons Avenue Retaining Wall in an amount up to $195,000.00.
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $195,000.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 7704 (Streets and Highways Bond Fund), Dept-Div 5911 (Infrastructure Management), Project P530301-160861 (Bridge Rehabilitation - Parsons Avenue Retaining Wall), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) per the accounting codes in the attachment to this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. Funds are hereby deemed appropriated and expenditures and transfers authorized to carry out the purposes of this ordinance and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 5. 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 6. 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 7. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is made a part hereof, this Ordinance is 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 (10) days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes this ordinance.