City of Columbus - File #: 1031-2010

• File #: 1031-2010
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/28/2010
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 9/20/2010
• Final action: 9/23/2010
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Service to submit Federal Attributable Funds roadway improvement project applications to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for consideration for funding within the Transportation Improvement Program and to authorize the Director of Public Service to execute project agreements for approved projects for the Department of Public Service. ($-0-)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/23/2010	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
9/21/2010	1	MAYOR	Signed
9/20/2010	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
9/20/2010	1	Columbus City Council	Taken from the Table	Pass
9/20/2010	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
9/13/2010	1	Columbus City Council	Tabled Indefinitely	Pass
7/26/2010	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time
7/12/2010	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
7/9/2010	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
7/9/2010	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
7/9/2010	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
7/8/2010	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/8/2010	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/7/2010	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/7/2010	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/7/2010	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/6/2010	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/6/2010	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/6/2010	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/6/2010	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/2/2010	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/2/2010	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/2/2010	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/1/2010	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/28/2010	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) will be accepting Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) applications through June 25, 2010. This is an opportunity for the City to secure outside funding for various roadway improvement projects. MORPC has up to $54 million to distribute to all applicants for new projects from 2012 through 2017.

The current round of applications will be establishing the 2012-2015 TIP, as well as its long-range project listing for 2016 through 2019. The Transportation Improvement Program is composed of these component sub-programs: The Surface Transportation Program (STP); the Transportation Enhancement Program (TE) and the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Program (CMAQ). MORPC requires that a designated official be authorized to submit said applications and execute project agreements for approved projects.

In addition to funding applications for projects not previously submitted, under its new rules MORPC requests the City "reauthorize" projects submitted prior to 2010 to reaffirm the City's continuing commitment to those projects.

This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to submit applications and to execute project agreements for approved projects. Specific projects for which applications will likely be submitted are listed within the body of this ordinance.

2. FISCAL IMPACT
The TIP can fund up to eighty percent (80%) of total right-of-way and construction expenses. Preliminary engineering and design expenses are not eligible for funding. No financial participation is required at this time. City funds will be expended within design and/or construction contracts that will be submitted in advance to City Council for approval.

Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to submit Federal Attributable Funds roadway improvement project applications to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for consideration for funding within the Transportation...