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File #: 2320-2011    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 12/14/2011 In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
On agenda: 1/23/2012 Final action: 1/27/2012
Title: To authorize the City Attorney's Real Estate Division to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Operation Safewalks - Joyce Avenue Phase 2 and 3 projects; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners and to acquire the additional rights-of-way necessary to complete this project; to amend the 2011 C.I.B; to authorize the transfer of funds and expenditure of $620,450.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary for this project from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for the Division of Design and Construction and the Storm Recovery Zone Super Build America Bonds Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to declare an emergency. ($620,450.00)
Explanation

1. BACKGROUND:
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, is engaged in the Operation Safewalks - Joyce Avenue Phase 2 Project (590955-100008/2765 DR. E) and Joyce Avenue Phase 3 Project (590955-100017/2906 DR. E).

The project limits for Joyce Avenue Phase 2 are Joyce Avenue from Twelfth Avenue to 1,234.56 feet north of Seventeenth Avenue and improvements on Seventeenth Avenue, between Joyce Avenue and 300 feet west of Billiter Boulevard and from Joyce Avenue to Brentnell Avenue.

This project includes curbing, sidewalk on Joyce Avenue, an 8-foot wide shared use path on one side of Joyce Avenue, ADA curb ramps, signal upgrade work at Seventeenth Avenue and Joyce Avenue, storm sewer improvements, and street light relocation upgrade. The roadway shall be widened from its current two-lane configuration to a three-lane configuration.

In addition, improvements on Seventeenth Avenue, between Joyce Avenue and 300 feet west of Billiter Boulevard, will consist of sidewalks, curb and gutter, and an enclosed storm sewer. Furthermore, this project shall include a 5-foot wide sidewalk along Seventeenth Avenue only on one side from Joyce Avenue to Brentnell Avenue. A storm sewer system study and design will be on Seventeenth Avenue between Joyce and Brentnell Avenues.

The construction plans have been finalized and the Department of Public Service is prepared to authorize right-of-way acquisition pending passage of this funding legislation. Acquisition related expenses are currently estimated to be $315,000.00.

The project limits for Joyce Avenue Phase 3 are Joyce Avenue from 1,234.56 feet north of Seventeenth Avenue to Kenmore Avenue. This project will perform full reconstruction and widening of the existing roadway to install an 8-foot wide shared use path, a 6-foot wide sidewalk, and signal work at Maynard Avenue and Joyce Avenue. Storm sewer upgrades and detention basin facilities to mitigate the ...

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