Explanation
BACKGROUND. This legislation authorizes modifying the contract for professional engineering services with Resource International, Inc. for the Southand/Fornoff Area Stormwater System Improvements Project.
This contract modification is necessary to allow payment for Phase II which consists of surveying and engineering work required to prepare construction documents for the Southard/Fornoff Area Stormwater System Improvements Project. The improvements were identified by Resource International, Inc. from a study completed as Phase I of this project. The improvements will mitigate street flooding being experienced by City of Columbus residents
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION. Emergency designation is requested for this ordinance so that this additional work can be incorporated into the project plans without delaying the proposed construction schedule.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract for professional engineering design and technical project services with Resource International, Inc. for the Southand/Fornoff Area Stormwater System Improvements Project for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the transfer of $196,409.68 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $196,409.68 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2004 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($196,409.68)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to transfer money within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund for the aforementioned costs; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an amendment to the 2004 Capital Improvements Budget for purposes of providing sufficient funding and spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditures; and
WHEREAS, it is required in the usual daily operation of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Department of Public Utilities, to maintain, upgrade and expand its storm sewer collection system; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary ...
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