Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to execute an unplanned modification to the original in lieu sidewalk fee payment. The Department of Public Service requires that the Department of Public Utilities pay the in lieu sidewalk fee required by their Sidewalk and Shared Use Path Rules and Regulations for the portion of the lot frontage associated with the subject project where sidewalks are unable to be constructed due to opposition from Jefferson Township and the Franklin County Engineer’s Office.
Planning area: 58 - Far East
1.1. Amount of additional funds to be expended: $ 55,200.00
Original Agreement Amount: $28,000.00
Modification 1(Current) $55,200.00
Total (Orig. + Mods. 1-9) $83,200.00
1.2. Reasons additional goods/services could not be foreseen:
New opposition from Jefferson Township and the Franklin County Engineer’s Office to the proposed sidewalk requires additional in lieu fees per the Department of Public Service Shared Use Path Rules & Regulations.
1.3. Reason other procurement processes are not used:
Since this is a reimbursement to another Department, competitive bids are not required.
1.4. How cost of modification was determined:
The $400/lineal foot of lot frontage cost is enumerated in the Department of Public Service Shared Use Path Rules & Regulations document. (208 lf x $400/lf = $83,200).
2.0 FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation authorizes the transfer within and expenditure of up to $55,200.00, from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund 6109 and amends the 2021 Capital Improvements Budget.
3.0 FUTURE MODIFICATION(S): The Department does not anticipate requesting additional future modifications to this contract.
4.0 EMERGENCY STATUS: Emergency passage of this ordinance is not requested at this time.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute an unplanned modification to the in lieu sidewalk fee payment to the Department of Public Service as required by their Sidewalk and Shared Use Path Rules and Regulations for the Blacklick Interceptor Air Quality Facilities Improvement Project; to authorize transfer and expenditure of up to $55,200.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Fund 6109; and to amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget. ($55,200.00)
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WHEREAS, new opposition from Jefferson Township and the Franklin County Engineer’s Office to the proposed sidewalk requires additional in lieu fees per the Department of Public Service Shared Use Path Rules & Regulations; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Department of Public Service the in lieu sidewalk fee as required by their Sidewalk and Shared Use Path Rules and Regulations; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the transfer within, and expenditure of up to $55,200.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Fund 6109, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an amendment to the 2021 Capital Improvements Budget for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditures; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to pay the Department of Public Service the in lieu sidewalk fee as required by their Sidewalk and Shared Use Path Rules and Regulations; for the preservation of the public health, peace, property and safety; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to pay the Department of Public Service the in lieu sidewalk fee as required by their Sidewalk and Shared Use Path Rules and Regulations.
SECTION 2. That the transfer and expenditure of up to $55,200.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Fund 6109 is hereby authorized per the accounting codes attached to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the 2021 Capital Improvements Budget is hereby amended is hereby authorized per the accounting codes attached this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this Ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to transfer any unencumbered balance in the project account to the unallocated balance 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 no longer required for said project; except that no transfer shall be made from a project account by monies from more than one source.
SECTION 6. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
SECTION 7. 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 8. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.