Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes funds in the amount of up to $180,000.00, to be spent by the City Attorney for expenses associated with acquiring the right-of-way needed for the 2021 General Construction Contract - Sanitary Task 4600 Kenny Road Sewer Reconstruction, C.I.P. No. 650745-100013.
The City’s Department of Public Utilities (“DPU”) is engaged in the 2021 General Construction Contract - Sanitary Task 4600 Kenny Road Sewer Reconstruction, C.I.P. No. 650745-100013 (“Public Project”). This project is being undertaken for a sanitary sewer reconstruction at 4600 Kenny Road which is situated on the property's eastern side, approximately 1,800 feet north of the Kenny Road and Henderson Road intersection. The replacement sewer line will be constructed within the parcel, running along the rear property line and adjacent to the railroad tracks.
The City must acquire in good faith and accept certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of 4600 Kenny Road (collectively, “Real Estate”) for DPU to complete the Public Project. Accordingly, DPU requested the City Attorney to acquire the Real Estate in good faith and contract for associated professional services (e.g. surveys, title work, appraisals, etc.) for DPU to complete the Public Project timely. Exhibits are attached to this Ordinance showing the details of three (3) easements.
The Real Estate is located in Columbus Community 34 - Northwest.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Not applicable.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $180,000.00 are available in the Sanitary Bond Fund, Fund 6109. An amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget is needed to align budget authority with the proper project. A transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund, Fund 6109, is needed to align cash and appropriation with the proper project.
4. EMERGENCY JUSTIFICATION
Emergency action is requested as the needed Real Estate is needed to help multiple develop...
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