Explanation
This is consent legislation with the State of Ohio, Department of Transportation (ODOT) for bridge reconstruction projects which proposes to rehabilitate four existing structures on Interstate Routes 70 and 71. Work on IR70 over Conrail railroad and IR71 northbound over the ramp from IR71 southbound to IR70 eastbound will consist of removal of the existing deck overlay; variable depth deck repairs and application of a micro-silica concrete overlay. Work on the structure Oak Street over IR71 will consist of removal of the existing deck overlay, variable depth deck repairs and application of waterproofing membrane and an asphalt concrete overlay. Work on the Wilson Road over IR70 project will consist of reconstruction of the bridge deck and approach slabs; patching the abutments and piers; and replacement of the existing parapets, sidewalks, medians and pedestrian fencing. (FRA-IR70-10.63 PID 25713)(FRA-IR70-7.94)
Since this project lies within the City of Columbus, this consent ordinance is necessary. These projects are scheduled for construction in 2005.
Fiscal Impact: The estimated construction cost of these projects is $3,525,000.00, which will be funded by ODOT. There is no cost to the City of Columbus for these projects. This legislation also authorizes the Public Service Director to enter into the necessary agreements to complete these projects.
Title
To authorize the Public Service Director to enter into an agreement with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation to grant consent and propose cooperation with the State of Ohio for a project to rehabilitate four existing bridges on Interstate Routes 70 and 71 for the Transportation Division. ( $0 )
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The following is an Ordinance enacted by the City of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, hereinafter referred to as the Local Public Agency (LPA), in the matter of the stated described project.
WHEREAS, the State of Ohio has identified the need for the described project:
This project proposes to rehabilitate a total of three structures on IR70 and IR71. Work on structures FRA-70-10.63 (IR70 over Conrail Railroad - 0.46 miles east of Harper Road) and FRA-71-17.03R (IR71 northbound over the ramp from IR71 southbound to IR70 eastbound) will consist of removal of the existing deck overlay; variable depth deck repairs and application of a micro-silica concrete overlay. Work on structure FRA-71-17.47 (Oak Street over IR71) will consist of removal of the existing deck overlay; variable depth deck repairs and application of waterproofing membrane and an asphalt concrete overlay. Work on structure FRA-70-7.94 (Wilson Road over IR70) will consist of replacement of the bridge deck and approach slabs; patching the abutment and piers; and replacement of the existing parapets, sidewalks, medians and pedestrian fencing; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1 - Consent Statement
Being in the public interest, the LPA gives consent to the Director of Transportation to complete the above-described project.
SECTION 2 - Cooperation Statement
The LPA shall cooperate with the Director of Transportation in the above-described project as follows:
The City hereby agrees to cooperate with the Director of Transportation of the State of Ohio in the planning, design and construction of the identified highway improvement project and grants consent to the Ohio Department of Transportation for its development and construction of the project in accordance with plans, specifications and estimates as approved by the Director of Transportation of the State of Ohio;
The Ohio Department of Transportation shall assume and bear one hundred percent (100%) of the necessary costs of the State's highway improvement project.
In the event that the City requests certain features or appurtenances be included within the highway improvement project's design and construction, and which features and appurtenances are determined by the State and the Federal Highway Administration to be not necessary for the State's highway improvement project, the City shall, prior to the project being advertised for construction contract bidding purposes, provide appropriate documentation that its Council has appropriated, and its Auditor has certified as being available for such specific purposes, funds sufficient in amount to cover one hundred percent of the costs of incorporating such additional features or appurtenances within the State's project, including preliminary engineering, final design, right-of-way, construction and construction engineering expenses as may be directly related thereto.
SECTION 3 - Utilities and Right-of-Way Statement
The LPA agrees that all right-of-way required for the described project will be acquired and/or made available in accordance with current State and Federal regulations. The LPA also understands that right-of-way costs include eligible utility costs.
The LPA agrees that all utility accommodation, relocation and reimbursement will comply with the current provisions of 23 CFR 645 and the ODOT Utilities Manual.
SECTION 4 - Maintenance
Upon completion of the project, and unless otherwise agreed, the LPA shall: (1) provide adequate maintenance for the project in accordance with all applicable state and federal law, including, but not limited to, Title 23, U.S.C., Section 116; (2) provide ample financial resources, as necessary, for the maintenance of the project; (3) maintain the right-of-way, keeping it free of obstructions, and (4) hold said right-of-way inviolate for public highway purposes.
SECTION 5 - Authority to Sign
The Public Service Director of said City is hereby empowered on behalf of the City of Columbus to enter into contracts with the Director of Transportation necessary to complete the above-described project.
SECTION 6 - This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.