Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio has an agreement with the City of Columbus to construct and complete a 16" water main along State Route 665. This legislation is to reimburse the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio for the cost difference between two thirds of the cost of a six (6) inch water line and a sixteen (16) inch water line. The larger water line was requested by the Division of Water to ensure adequate fire protection in the immediate area and to reinforce the overall distribution. The Division of Water also requested an extension of the limits of the proposed water line.
FISCAL IMPACT: This project is included in the 2002 C.I.B. and funds are being transferred to provide the monies needed for this project.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to reimburse the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio for the construction of a 16" water main along State Route 665 for the Division of Water, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $270,000.00 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund. ($270,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio, is currently designing a 16" water main along State Route 665, and
WHEREAS, the Division of Water has agreed to participate in this project, and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus did agree to reimburse the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio for a part of the construction cost of the water line, and
WHEREAS, in the usual daily operation of the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for the construction of a 16" water main along State Route for the preservation of public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of Public Utilities is authorized to reimburse the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio for the construction of a 16" water main along State Route.
Section 2. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, Fund No. 606, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water, as follows:
From:
690006 Hoover Reservoir Erosion Control,
OCA Code 642900 $270,000.00
To:
690026 Water Facilities Improvements,
OCA Code 642900 $270,000.00
Section 3. That for paying the cost of the construction of these water line improvements, the expenditure of $270,000.00 or as much thereof as may be needed by and the same is hereby authorized from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund No. 606, Department 60, Division 09, OCA Code 642900, Object Level Three 6629, Object Level One 06, Project Number 690026, to pay the cost thereof.
Section 4. 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 except that no transfer shall be so made from a project by monies from more than one source.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.