Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration and inspection services.
This contract includes work on Central College Road, Ulry Road, and Lee Road to add turn lanes at the intersection and along Central College Road east of the intersection. A new 24” sanitary sewer subtrunk line approximately 2,100’ from the Big Walnut trunk line will be installed along Central College - maximum depth is approximately 30’ and rock excavation is anticipated. The project also includes new curb and gutter, replacing the traffic signal, improvements to storm sewer, dredge and expansion of a wet detention basin, 10’ wide SUP, street lighting, pavement markings, signage, and other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the Bid Submittal Documents.
Ordinance 1442-2023 authorized the Director of Public Service, on behalf of the City of Columbus, to submit applications to and execute grant agreements with the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) relative to the Local Transportation Improvement Program, accept and expend awarded grant funds, and issue refunds, if necessary, for the Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction project.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is April 17, 2025. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Three bids were received on February 13, 2025, (all majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/ODI Cert.
Strawser Paving Co., Inc. $13,852,483.34 Columbus, OH Majority
Trucco Construction Company, Inc. $14,030,455.79 Delaware, OH Majority
Complete General Construction Company $14,553,316.98 Columbus, OH Majority
Award is to be made to Strawser Paving Co., Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $13,852,483.34. The amount of construction administration and inspection services will be $1,523,773.17. The total legislated amount is $15,376,256.51.
Searches in the System for Award Management (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Strawser Paving Co., Inc.
The certification of Strawser Paving Co., Inc. and all associated subcontractors was in good standing at the time the bid was awarded.
As part of their bid Strawser Paving Co., Inc. has proposed the following subcontractors to work on the project:
Company Name City/State Majority/ODI Certification
Griffin Pavement Striping, LLC Columbus, Ohio MAJ
A & A Safety, Inc. Amelia, Ohio MAJ
Complete Clearing, Inc. Marengo, Ohio MAJ
4K Landscape LLC Dublin, Ohio MAJ
Elite Excavating Company of Ohio, Inc. Mansfield, Ohio MAJ
U.S. Utility Contractor Company Columbus, Ohio WBE
Garcia Surveyors, Inc. Columbus, Ohio MBE
32 Truckin, LLC Columbus, Ohio MBE
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for Strawser Paving Co., Inc. is CC006114 and expires 1/9/27.
3. PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS
Strawser Paving Co., Inc. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
A portion of the funding for this project is a reimbursable budgeted expense of $2,984,352.00 within the OPWC Grants and Loans Fund, Fund 7763, Grant #G592503 (2025 Central College at Ulry CC17AB CC18AB). Funds will need to be appropriated.
A portion of the funding for this project is available in the amount of $4,980,451.85 within the Sanitary Bond Fund, Fund 6109. A transfer of cash is necessary to align spending with the proper project. It is necessary to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget to establish sufficient budget authority for this project. Funds are appropriated.
A portion of the funding for this project has been received by the City in the amount of $500,000.00 from Treplus Communities for the construction, construction inspection, and administration expenses and deposited said funds in the Street and Highway Non-Bond Fund, Fund 7766, Project P440106-100000 (Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction). It is necessary to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget to establish sufficient budget authority for this project. The funds need to be appropriated.
A portion of the funding will come from the Albany Crossing TIF Fund, Fund 7441, contributing $710,258.13 to the project. A transfer of cash is necessary to align spending with the proper project. The funds will need to be appropriated.
A portion of the funding will come from the Ulry Central College TIF Fund, Fund 7442, contributing $509,519.30 to the project. A transfer of cash is necessary to align spending with the proper project. The funds will need to be appropriated.
The remaining balance will come from the Upper Albany West TIF Fund, Fund 7443, contributing $5,691,675.23 to the project. A transfer of cash is necessary to align spending with the proper project. The funds will need to be appropriated.
5. MINORITY AND WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE & SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
This contract was bid with a City of Columbus MBE/WBE Program goal of 12% as assigned by the City’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI). Failure by the contractor to meet this goal subjects the contractor to the Penalties for Non-Compliance as described in the “City’s Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise & Small Local Business Enterprise Program Manual” and in the “City of Columbus MBE/WBE Program Special Provision” that were part of the bid documents for this contract.
6. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to complete needed improvements at the earliest possible time in order to meet interim completion dates and meet the requirements of the start date for the Ohio Public Works Commission funding award to avoid penalty and to ensure the safety of the travelling public.
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To amend the 2024 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Sanitary Bond Fund, the Upper Albany West TIF Fund, the Ulry Central College TIF Fund, and the Albany Crossing TIF Fund; to appropriate funds within the OPWC Grants and Loans Fund, the Street and Highway Non-Bond Fund, the Upper Albany West TIF Fund, the Ulry Central College TIF Fund, and the Albany Crossing TIF Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a construction services contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. for the Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $15,376,256.51 from various funding sources for the project; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($15,376,256.51)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service is engaged in the Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction project; and
WHEREAS, the work for this project consists of work on Central College Road, Ulry Road, and Lee Road to add turn lanes at the intersection and along Central College Road east of the intersection. A new 24” sanitary sewer subtrunk line approximately 2,100’ from the Big Walnut trunk line will be installed along Central College Road - at a maximum depth of approximately 30’ and rock excavation is anticipated. The project also includes new curb and gutter, replacing the traffic signal, improvements to storm sewer, dredge and expansion of a wet detention basin, 10’ wide SUP, street lighting, pavement markings, signage; and other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the Bid Submittal Documents; and
WHEREAS, Strawser Paving Co., Inc. will be awarded the contract for the Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction project; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service requires funding to be available for the Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction project for construction expense along with construction administration and inspection services; and
WHEREAS, Ohio Public Works Commission grant funds will be used to pay for a portion of this project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget to establish authority within the correct project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for Council to authorize a transfer of funds within Fund 7441, the Albany Crossing TIF Fund, Fund 7442, the Ulry Central College TIF Fund, Fund 7443, the Upper Albany West TIF Fund, and Fund 6109, the Sanitary Bond Fund to establish sufficient cash to pay for the project; and
WHEREAS, funds must be appropriated within the OPWC Grants and Loans Fund, Fund 7763, the Street and Highway Non-Bond Fund, Fund 7766, the Albany Crossing TIF Fund, Fund 7441, the Ulry Central College TIF Fund, Fund 7442 and the Upper Albany West TIF Fund, Fund 7443; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an expenditure of up to $15,376,256.51 from the OPWC Grants and Loans Fund, the Sanitary Bond Fund, the Street and Highway Non-Bond Fund, the Albany Crossing TIF Fund, the Ulry Central College TIF Fund, and the Upper Albany West TIF Fund for this contract; and
WHEREAS, this contract opportunity was submitted to the City’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) for review and assignment of an MBE/WBE goal prior to bidding; and
WHEREAS, this contract was bid with a City of Columbus MBE/WBE Program goal of 12% as assigned by the City’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI); and
WHEREAS, failure by the contractor to meet this goal subjects the contractor to the Penalties for Non-Compliance; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to enter into contract a construction services contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc. in order to meet interim completion dates and meet the requirements of the start date for the Ohio Public Works Commission funding award to avoid penalty and to ensure the safety of the travelling public, all for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; and now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget authorized by ordinance 1907-2024 be amended as follows to establish sufficient authority for this project:
Fund / Project / Project Name / Current / Change /C.I.B. as Amended
7766 / P440106-100000 / Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction (Street & Highway Imp Carryover) / $0.00 / $500,000.00 / $500,000.00 (to match cash)
6109 / P650790-122181 / Inflow Redirection - Markison (Voted Sanitary Carryover) / $418,000.00 / $0.00 / ($418,000.00)
6109 / P650860-222190 / Upsizing Sewer Pipes Project ID 2 Near South (Voted Sanitary Carryover) / $250,000.00 / $0.00 / ($250,000.00)
6109 / P650870-100001 / Blenheim/Glencoe Integrated Solution (Voted Sanitary Carryover) / $84,768.00 / $0.00 / ($84,768.00)
6109 / P650870-109152 / Blueprint 5th Ave by Northwest - Edgehill/Meadow (Voted Sanitary Carryover) / $371,133.00 / $0.00 / ($371,133.00)
6109 / P650870-110163 / Blueprint Fredonia/Piedmont Area Integrated Solutions (Voted Sanitary Carryover) / $294,417.00 / $136,547.00 / ($157,870.00)
6109 / P650009-100003 / Real Time Control Sewer System Optimization, Part 2 (Voted Sanitary Carryover) / $507,193.00 / $0.00 / ($507,193.00)
6109 / P650505-100000 / PU Archive / Records Storage and SMOC Locker Room Renovations (Voted Sanitary Carryover) / $894,605.00 / $0.00 / ($894,605.00)
6109 / P650505-100001 / SMOC Inventory Control Consolidations (Voted Sanitary Carryover) / $323,282.00 / $0.00 / ($323,282.00)
6109 / P650895-100004 / Community Park / Maple Canyon HSTS Elimination Project (Voted Sanitary Carryover) / $275,986.00 / $0.00 / ($275,986.00)
6109 / P650870-162001 / Blueprint Miller Kelton Newton / Bedford Permeable Pavers (Voted Sanitary Carryover) / $825,007.00 / $0.00 / ($825,007.00)
6109 / P650113-102019 / General Engineering Services - Sanitary - 2019 (Voted Sanitary Carryover) / $345,000.00 / $0.00 / ($345,000.00)
6109 / P650871-139161 / Blueprint Clintonville 2 Old Beechwold Roof Redirection (Voted Sanitary Carryover) / $346,304.00 / $0.00 / ($346,304.00)
6109 / P650234-100000 / Roof Replacement for DPU Facilities (Voted Sanitary Carryover) / $142,530.00 / $0.00 / ($142,530.00)
6109 / P650260-102000 / JPWWTP Small Capital Projects (Voted Sanitary Carryover) / $56,848.00 / $18,072.00 / ($38,776.00)
6109 / P650033-100007 / Central College & Ulry Road Reconstruction Sanitary Sewer (Voted Sanitary Carryover) / $0.00 / $4,980,453.00 / 4,980,454.00
SECTION 2. That the transfer of $168,519.04, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 7443 (Upper Albany West TIF Fund), from Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project P531035-100000 (Roadway - Hamilton Road Extension Phase 2), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project P440106-100000 (Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) between projects per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the transfer of $111,218.84, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 7443 (Upper Albany West TIF Fund), from Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project P443001-100000 (Upper Albany West TIF), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project P440106-100000 (Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) between projects per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the transfer of $5,309,578.18, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 7443 (Upper Albany West TIF Fund), from Dept-Div 4402 (Economic Development), Project P443001-100000 (Upper Albany West TIF), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project P440106-100000 (Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) between projects per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That the transfer of $102,359.17, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 7443 (Upper Albany West TIF Fund), from Dept-Div 4401 (Admin), Project P443001-100000 (Upper Albany West TIF), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project P440106-100000 (Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) between projects per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That the transfer of $509,519.30, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 7442 (Ulry Central College TIF Fund), from Dept-Div 4402 (Economic Development), Project P442001-100000 (Ulry-Central College TIF), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project P440106-100000 (Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) between projects per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 7. That the transfer of $710,258.13, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 7441 (Albany Crossing TIF Fund), from Dept-Div 4402 (Economic Development), Project P441100-100000 (Albany Crossing TIF), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project P440106-100000 (Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) between projects per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 8. That the transfer of $418,000.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 6109 (Sanitary Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650790-122181 (Inflow Redirection - Markison), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650033-100007 (Central College & Ulry Road Reconstruction Sanitary Sewer), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) between projects per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 9. That the transfer of $250,000.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 6109 (Sanitary Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650860-222190 (Upsizing Sewer Pipes Project ID 2 Near South), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650033-100007 (Central College & Ulry Road Reconstruction Sanitary Sewer), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) between projects per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 10. That the transfer of $84,768.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 6109 (Sanitary Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650870-100001 (Blenheim/Glencoe Integrated Solution), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650033-100007 (Central College & Ulry Road Reconstruction Sanitary Sewer), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) between projects per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 11. That the transfer of $371,133.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 6109 (Sanitary Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650870-109152 (Blueprint 5th Ave by Northwest - Edgehill/Meadow), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650033-100007 (Central College & Ulry Road Reconstruction Sanitary Sewer), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) between projects per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 12. That the transfer of $157,870.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 6109 (Sanitary Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650870-110163 (Blueprint Fredonia/Piedmont Area Integrated Solutions), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650033-100007 (Central College & Ulry Road Reconstruction Sanitary Sewer), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) between projects per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 13. That the transfer of $507,192.32, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 6109 (Sanitary Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650009-100003 (Real Time Control Sewer System Optimization, Part 2), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650033-100007 (Central College & Ulry Road Reconstruction Sanitary Sewer), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) between projects per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 14. That the transfer of $894,605.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 6109 (Sanitary Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650505-100000 (PU Archive/Records Storage and SMOC Locker Room Renovations), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650033-100007 (Central College & Ulry Road Reconstruction Sanitary Sewer), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) between projects per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 15. That the transfer of $323,281.47, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 6109 (Sanitary Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650505-100001 (SMOC Inventory Control Consolidations), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650033-100007 (Central College & Ulry Road Reconstruction Sanitary Sewer), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) between projects per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 16. That the transfer of $275,986.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 6109 (Sanitary Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650895-100004 (Community Park/Maple Canyon HSTS Elimination Project), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650033-100007 (Central College & Ulry Road Reconstruction Sanitary Sewer), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) between projects per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 17. That the transfer of $825,006.51, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 6109 (Sanitary Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650870-162001 (Blueprint Miller Kelton Newton/Bedford Permeable Pavers), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650033-100007 (Central College & Ulry Road Reconstruction Sanitary Sewer), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) between projects per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 18. That the transfer of $345,000.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 6109 (Sanitary Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650113-102019 (General Engineering Services - Sanitary - 2019), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650033-100007 (Central College & Ulry Road Reconstruction Sanitary Sewer), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) between projects per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 19. That the transfer of $346,304.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 6109 (Sanitary Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650871-139161 (Blueprint Clintonville 2 Old Beechwold Roof Redirection), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650033-100007 (Central College & Ulry Road Reconstruction Sanitary Sewer), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) between projects per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 20. That the transfer of $142,529.55, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 6109 (Sanitary Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650234-100000 (Roof Replacement for DPU Facilities), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650033-100007 (Central College & Ulry Road Reconstruction Sanitary Sewer), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) between projects per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 21. That the transfer of $38,776.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 6109 (Sanitary Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650260-102000 (JPWWTP Small Capital Projects), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), Project P650033-100007 (Central College & Ulry Road Reconstruction Sanitary Sewer), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) between projects per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 22. That from the unappropriated monies and from all monies estimated to come into said fund from any and all sources and unappropriated for any other purpose during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the sum of $509,519.30 is appropriated in Fund 7442 (Ulry Central College TIF Fund), Dept-Div 4402 (Economic Development), Project P440106-100000 (Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction), in Object Class 06 (Capital) per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 23. That from the unappropriated monies and from all monies estimated to come into said fund from any and all sources and unappropriated for any other purpose during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the sum of $5,309,578.18 is appropriated in Fund 7443 (Upper Albany West TIF Fund), Dept-Div 4402 (Economic Development), Project P440106-100000 (Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction), in Object Class 06 (Capital) per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 24. That from the unappropriated monies and from all monies estimated to come into said fund from any and all sources and unappropriated for any other purpose during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the sum of $710,258.13 is appropriated in Fund 7441 (Albany Crossing TIF Fund), Dept-Div 4402 (Economic Development), Project P440106-100000 (Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction), in Object Class 06 (Capital) per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 25. That from the unappropriated monies and from all monies estimated to come into said fund from any and all sources and unappropriated for any other purpose during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the sum of $500,000.00 is appropriated in Fund 7766 (Street and Highway Non-Bond Fund), Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project P440106-100000 (Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction), in Object Class 06 (Capital) per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 26. That from the unappropriated monies and from all monies estimated to come into said fund from any and all sources and unappropriated for any other purpose during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the sum of $2,984,352.00 is appropriated in Fund 7763 (OPWC Grants and Loans Fund), Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project G592503 (2025 Central College at Ulry CC17AB CC18AB), in Object Class 06 (Capital) per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 27. That the Director of Public Service be and is hereby authorized to enter into a construction services contract with Strawser Paving Co., Inc., 1595 Frank Road, Columbus, Ohio 43223, for the Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction project in the amount of up to $13,852,483.34 in accordance with the specifications and plans on file in the Office of Support Services, which are hereby approved; and to pay for necessary construction administration and inspection costs associated with the project up to a maximum of $1,523,773.17.
SECTION 28. That the expenditure of $2,984,352.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 7763 (OPWC Grants and Loans Fund), Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project G592503 (2025 Central College at Ulry CC17AB CC18AB), in Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 29. That the expenditure of $500,000.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 7766 (Street and Highway Non-Bond Fund), Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project P440106-100000 (Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction), in Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 30. That the expenditure of $4,980,451.85, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6109 (Sanitary Bond Fund), Dept-Div 6005 (Sanitary Sewer), P650033-100007 (Central College & Ulry Road Reconstruction Sanitary Sewer), in Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 31. That the expenditure of $5,691,675.23, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 7443 (Upper Albany West TIF Fund), Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project P440106-100000 (Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction), in Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 32. That the expenditure of $509,519.30, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 7442 (Ulry Central College TIF Fund), Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project P440106-100000 (Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction), in Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 33. That the expenditure of $710,258.13, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 7441 (Albany Crossing TIF Fund), Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project P440106-100000 (Northeast MOU - Central College Ulry Road Reconstruction), in Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 34. Funds are hereby deemed appropriated and expenditures and transfers authorized to carry out the purposes of this ordinance and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 35. 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 36. 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 37. At the end of the grant period, any repayment of unencumbered balances required by the grantor is hereby authorized and any unused City match monies may be transferred back to the City fund from which they originated in accordance with all applicable grant agreements.
SECTION 38. 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.