Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) relative to the FRA-SR104-7.57 project, PID 99885.
The aforementioned effort, which is scheduled to commence in the spring of 2019, will result in the realignment of SR104, beginning ½ mile south of the existing 1-71/SR104 interchange and continuing through the interchange to the bridge over the Scioto River. Existing braided ramps also will be eliminated as the interchange is reconfigured.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no anticipated cost to the City for this project, as ODOT shall bear all associated preliminary engineering, right-of-way, and construction costs. The City will be responsible for 100% of any work requested by the City which is not necessary for the improvement as determined by the State of Ohio and the Federal Highway Administration.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow ODOT to maintain the planned construction schedule and promote highway safety.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation for the realignment of State Route 104 project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, ODOT proposes realigning a portion of SR104, beginning ½ mile south of the I-71/SR 104 interchange and continuing through the interchange to the bridge over the Scioto River; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned project is located within the Columbus corporate boundaries; and
WHEREAS, this legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with ODOT relative to that effort; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in that it is necessary to grant consent to ODOT at the earliest time possible so as to allow construction to proceed in accordance with the schedule established by ODOT for this project, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
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.
SECTION 1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The STATE has identified the need for the described project:
The realignment of SR 104, beginning 0.5 miles south of the existing I-71/SR104 interchange, and continue through the interchange, to end at the bridge over the Scioto River. Existing braided ramps will be eliminated as the interchange is reconfigured. Tentatively, this construction work will be performed during the spring and summer of 2019.
SECTION 2. CONSENT STATEMENT
Being in the public interest, the LPA gives consent to the Director of Transportation to complete the above described project.
SECTION 3. 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 for 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.
ODOT agrees to assume and bear the costs of preliminary engineering, right-of-way, and construction by administering Federal and State funds for this project.
The City agrees to assume and bear one hundred percent (100%) of the total cost of those features requested by the City which are not necessary for the improvement as determined by the State and Federal Highway Administration.
SECTION 4. 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. Right-of-way costs include eligible utility costs. ODOT agrees to be responsible for all utility accommodation, relocation, and reimbursement and agrees that all such accommodations, relocations, and reimbursements shall comply with the current provisions of 23 CFR 645 and the ODOT Utilities Manual.
SECTION 5. 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 laws, 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 6. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
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.