City of Columbus - File #: 0755-2009

• File #: 0755-2009
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/15/2009
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 6/8/2009
• Final action: 6/10/2009
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Service to accept American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for the River South Phase 2 Improvements Project; the Parsons/Livingston Roadway Improvements Project; and the Federal Aid Routes 2009 Resurfacing Project; to enter into agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation for said funding; to waive the local vendor credit requirements of the Columbus City Codes; for the Division of Design and Construction, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/10/2009	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
6/9/2009	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/8/2009	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
6/8/2009	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
5/29/2009	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/29/2009	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/29/2009	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/29/2009	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/29/2009	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
5/29/2009	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
5/29/2009	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/29/2009	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
5/29/2009	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
5/28/2009	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/27/2009	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/27/2009	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/27/2009	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation for three projects that will be receiving $33.5 Million Dollars from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)of 2009. These projects and the amount of ARRA awards are as follows:

A. Parsons/Livingston Improvements Project ($25,000,000.00)
B. River South Phase 2 Improvements Project ($5,500,000.00)
C. Federal Aid Routes 2009 Resurfacing Project ($3,000,000.00)

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS:
A. Parsons/Livingston Improvements Project:
This project includes street widening, new sidewalks, trees, medians, lighting, utility relocation, traffic signals and bike lanes. The limits of the project include: Livingston Avenue between Ohio Avenue and 9th Street Drive; Parsons Avenue between Kennedy and Jackson Street.

B. River South Phase 2 Improvements Project:
This project involves the reconstruction of 0.21 miles of Front Street between Mound Street and Rich Street; reconstruction of 0.20 miles of Rich Street between Civic Center Drive and High Street; reconstruction of 0.23 miles of Main Street between Second Street and High Street and widening and resurfacing of 0.11 miles of Main Street between Second Street and Civic Center Drive. Improvements within the project limits include upgraded sidewalks with pedestrian crossing upgrades at intersections, landscaping, storm sewers, water lines, street lighting, and traffic control devices.

C. Federal Aid Routes 2009 Resurfacing Project:
This project involves the reconstruction and resurfacing of 8 city streets and constructs 277 - ADA curb ramps along those streets. The work consists of milling the existing pavement, overlaying with new asphalt concrete, minor curb replacement, and replacing curb and sidewalk associated with installing ADA wheelchair ramps. Where warranted, the plans also call for areas of full depth pavement repair.

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