Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation allows the Department of Public Utilities to pay the Department of Public Service for work that Public Service shall perform on behalf of Public Utilities as part of Public Service's Resurfacing - Resurfacing 2014 Project 1 project.
Work performed for Public Utilities include resurfacing the following streets under the Resurfacing contract (see attached map):
1. Broadleigh Road
2. Chesterfield Road
3. Harding Road
4. Virginia Lee Road
5. Edgevale Road
6. Lowell Road
7. Kellner Road
8. Intersection of James @ Anawanda
9. Anawanda Ave.
10. Ashburton Road
11. Everett Ave.
12. Hampton Raod including intersection of Broad St.
13. Denver Ave.
14. Intersection of N. Gould Rd @ Denver Ave.
The two departments have agreed to a set dollar amount for the work to be performed by Public Service's contractor.
It is more efficient and cost effective for Service's contractor to perform the work because they will already be performing work in the area.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this reimbursement will come from the Department of Public Utilities Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Storm Build America Bonds Fund, Fund No. 676. Upon passage of the ordinance, the Department of Public Service shall submit an internal bill to the Auditor's Office. An amendment to the 2014 Capital Improvements fund is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditure.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to reimburse Public Service in a timely manner so the funds can be used for another project.
Title
To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Build America Bonds Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse the Department of Public Service for work that Public Service will perform on behalf of Public Utilities as part of Public Service's Resurfacing - Resurfacing 2014 Project 1 project; to authorize an expenditure of up to $275,000.00 from the Storm Build America Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($275,000.00)
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WHEREAS, Department of Public Service shall perform work on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities as part of Public Service's Resurfacing - Resurfacing 2014 Project 1 project; and
WHEREAS, Department of Public Utilities agrees to pay the Department of Public Service for this work; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an amendment to the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditure; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities in that it is immediately necessary to reimburse the Department of Public Service in a timely manner so the funds can be used for another project, 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 2014 Capital Improvements Budget authorized by ordinance 0683-2014 be and is hereby amended to provide sufficient budget authority for the appropriate projects authorized within this ordinance as follows:
Fund No. | Project No. | Project Name | Current Authority | Revised Authority | (Change)
676 | 610772-100000| Lockbourne Rd SSI | $395,104 | $297,937 | (-$97,167)
676 | 610976-100000 | Maryland SSI | $0 | $177,833 | +$177,833 (establish authority to match cash)
676 | 610976-100000 | Maryland SSI | $177,833 | $275,000 | +$97,167
SECTION 2. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer cash and appropriation within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund, Fund 676, as follows:
FROM:
Fund No. | Proj. No. | Proj. Name | O.L. 1-03 Codes | OCA | Amount
676 | 610772-100000 | Lockbourne Rd SSI |06-6698 | 685772 |$97,167.42
TO:
Fund No. | Project No. | Project Name | O.L. 1-03 Codes | OCA Code | Amount
676 | 610976-100000 | Maryland SSI | 06-6698 | 676976 | $97,167.42
SECTION 3. That the Director of Public Utilities be and is hereby authorized to pay Public Service for work Public Service will perform on behalf of Public Utilities as part of Public Service's Resurfacing - Resurfacing 2014 Project 1 project .
SECTION 4. That for the purpose of paying the cost of the work the sum of up to $275,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized to be expended from the Storm Build America Bonds Fund as follows:
Fund No. | Fund Name | Project No. | Project Name | O.L. 01-03 Codes | OCA | Amount
676 | Storm Build America Bonds Fund | 610976-100000 | Maryland SSI | 06-6698 | 676976 | $275,000.00
SECTION 5. 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 6. 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 7. 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 8. 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.