Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, is engaged in the Hayden Run Boulevard, Phase II Roadway Improvements Project (CIP# 771009-100000/2302 DR. E). The project limits extend Hayden Run Boulevard from its current eastern terminus, eastward to Avery Road and widen Avery Road north and south of the extension of Hayden Run Boulevard. The Department of Public Service is currently finalizing construction plans and is prepared to authorize right-of-way acquisition pending passage of this funding legislation.
Improvements include: Hayden Run Boulevard roadway will cross the CSX railroad line via a grade separated bridge overpass. A shared use path will be installed on the north side of the roadway and a sidewalk will be installed on the south side. Street lighting will be installed. Hayden Run Boulevard will be installed with combined curb and gutter, along with storm sewer inlets and accompanying storm sewer piping. Raised concrete medians to the east and west of the railroad crossing. Traffic control (signage and pavement markings) will be installed. A new traffic signal installation will be installed at the intersection with Avery Road. Street trees will be provided.
Avery Road: This project will widen Avery Road from 625 feet south of Hayden Run Boulevard to 590 feet north of Hayden Run Boulevard. A 2 foot wide full depth paved shoulder and a 4 foot wide turf shoulder will be provided. The existing ditch lines will be regraded. Catch basins and storm sewer piping will be installed. Traffic control (signage and pavement markings) will be installed. A new traffic signal installation will be installed at the new intersection with Hayden Run Boulevard.
The following legislation authorizes the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division to hire professional services and to negotiate with property owners to acquire the various property rights necessary to complete this Roadway Improvement project. This legislation also establishes $700,000.00 in City Attorney Real Estate Division expenditure authority for the acquisitions related to the roadway Improvements of this site.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this expense is available within the Northwest Corridor/Pay as We Grow Fund. This ordinance subsequently authorizes the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division to expend $700,000.00 for the purpose of funding these right of way acquisition expenses.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
The Roadway Improvements contemplated by this project are essential to safety of those individuals living and traveling within this area. Failure to complete right-of-way acquisition for this project in a timely manner will delay the current construction schedule. Emergency action is requested to allow right-of-way acquisition for this project to remain on schedule.
Title
To authorize the City Attorney's Real Estate Division to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests needed for the Hayden Run Boulevard, Phase 2 Roadway Improvements project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services and negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights-of-way necessary to complete this project; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Northwest Corridor/Pay as We Grow Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $700,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to acquire the rights-of-way needed for this project from the Northwest Corridor/Pay as We Grow Fund ; and to declare an emergency. ($700,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service is engaged in the Hayden Run Boulevard Phase II Roadway Improvement project; and
WHEREAS, this project will construct a grade separated bridge overpass, shared use path, sidewalks, street lighting, sewer improvements, and traffic control improvements; and
WHEREAS, the following legislation authorizes the City Attorney's Real Estate Division to expend $700,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to allow the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to acquire those rights-of-way needed for this project; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction in that failure to complete right-of-way acquisition in a timely manner will delay this Roadway Improvements project therefore it is immediately necessary to authorize the City Attorneys' Office to acquire the necessary rights-of-way and to authorize the expenditure of the funds needed to complete right-of-way acquisition 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 Real Estate Division of the City Attorney's Office be and is hereby authorized to acquire fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Roadway Improvements project.
SECTION 2. That the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Northwest Corridor/Pay as We Grow Fund 771 is authorized as follows for the purpose of providing funding for Right of Way Acquisition expenses for the Department of Public Service:
Transfer from:
Fund / Project / Project Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount
771 / 771007-100000 / Hayden Run Blvd Phase I / 06-6600 / 590023 / $700,000.00
Transfer to:
Fund / Project / Project Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount
771 / 771009-100000 / Hayden Run Blvd Phase II / 06-6600 / 740009 / $700,000.00
SECTION 3. That the Real Estate Division of the City Attorney's Office be and is hereby authorized to expend $700,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary from the Northwest Corridor/Pay as We Grow Fund 771 as follows: Project 771009-100000; Department/Division 59-12; Minor Object 6601; OCA Code 740009; to pay those costs relative to the acquisition of rights-of-way needed for the Hayden Run Boulevard, Phase 2 Roadway Improvements project.
SECTION 4. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby 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 days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.