City of Columbus - File #: 1344-2006

• File #: 1344-2006
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/10/2006
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 7/31/2006
• Final action: 8/2/2006
• Title: To authorize the Public Service Director to enter into a contract with Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton and Tilton, Incorporated (EMH&T) for professional services associated with the development of the Franklinton Community Mobility Plan for the Transportation Division; to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed from the 1995, 1999, 2004 Voted Streets and Highways Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($300,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/2/2006	1	MAYOR	Signed
8/2/2006	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
7/31/2006	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
7/31/2006	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
7/17/2006	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
7/17/2006	1	Service Reviewer	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
7/14/2006	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/14/2006	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/14/2006	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/14/2006	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/14/2006	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/14/2006	1	Service Reviewer	Sent for Approval
7/14/2006	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/14/2006	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/14/2006	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/13/2006	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/11/2006	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/10/2006	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation
One goal of the Columbus Covenant is to engage and promote strong, distinct and vibrant neighborhoods. The area represented by the Franklinton Area Commission contains an excellent urban street network that serves vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. There is a need to develop a comprehensive Franklinton Community Mobility Plan using professional consultant services in support of the pedestrian, traffic calming and neighborhood mobility programs to enhance pedestrian safety and neighborhood livability in this area.

This ordinance authorizes the Public Service Director to enter into a contract with Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton and Tilton, Incorporated (EMH&T) for the development of a Franklinton Community Mobility Plan (FCMP) in the amount of $300,000.00. Also, given the positive role of MORPC in the Linden Area Traffic managment Plan, we have specified that the community involvement aspects of the planning process will be led by MORPC. Services will include producing the FCMP that will be used to develop pedestrian safety and traffic calming strategies to enhance the livability and vitality of Franklinton neighborhoods. The study area follows the boundaries of the Franklinton Area Commission (Scioto River to the north and east, Stimmel Road/Greenlawn Avenue to the south and Interstate 70 to the west). A professional services contract is needed to assure timely completion of the plan development.

The selection process for this professional services contract was completed in accordance with provisions of Chapter 329.14 of the City Code. Two firms, EMH&T, Inc. and ms consultants, inc. submitted proposals. The evaluation committee determined that EMH&T, contract compliance number 31-0685594 (expiring November 29, 2007), submitted the best overall proposal for the work. The Public Service Director concurs with the recommendation of the evaluation committee to select EMH&T to develop the FCMP.

Fiscal Impact: The sum of $300,000.00 is b...