Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes The Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for a bridge replacement project on US Route 40 (Main Street) over Big Walnut Creek. (FRA-40-21.35 PID 90246)
This project involves the replacement of the 236 foot structure on US Route 40 (Main Street) over Big Walnut Creek on the east side of Columbus. This project provides for future bike trail under the west end of the bridge as well as sidewalk and shared-use path on the bridge.
Construction is currently estimated to begin in April of 2014 and conclude in November of 2014.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
This project is funded by ODOT. The estimated construction cost of this project is $3,607,000.00. There is no cost to the City for this project.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to provide consent for this project and meet ODOT’s current project schedule.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation for a bridge replacement project on US Route 40(Main Street) over Big Walnut Creek; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, The following ordinance enacted by the City of Columbus, Ohio, hereinafter referred to as the Legislative Authority or Local Public Agency or "LPA", in the matter of the stated described project.
WHEREAS, The Ohio Department of Transportation has identified the need for the described project:
this project consists of the replacement of a 236 foot structure on US Route 40 (Main Street) over Big Walnut Creek; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in order to continue the schedule established by the Ohio Department of Transportation for this project it is necessary to authorize consent at the earliest possible time, thereby preserving the public health, peace, prop...
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