Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into agreement and provide funding for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for that portion of IR 70 lying within the corporate limits of the City of Columbus, more particularly described as follows: project consists of improvements to Mound Street and 18th Street, construction of Ramp P2, lowering of Ramp X and connection of IR 70 westbound and Ramp P2, construction of bridges (Ramp P2 and IR 71) and (18th Street over IR 70 and associated retaining walls, lying within the City of Columbus (FRA-70-15.25, PID 94271). Construction is anticipated to begin in July 2013, and be completed in October 2014.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated construction cost for this project is $30,870,400.00 with the initial estimated City of Columbus, Department of Public Service share being $1,300,310.00. Additional City expenses (incremental amounts of many enhancement items) are not included in the estimate at this time. It is anticipated that once bids are opened, ODOT will determine the additional amount owed by the City and at that time ODOT shall invoice the City. The Director of Public Service anticipates seeking Council approval for additional funding in approximately July 2013.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to meet ODOT’s construction schedule.
Title
To amend the 2013 Capital Improvement Budget, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Streets & Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into an agreement with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation for construction services for the Interstate 70 - 18th Street and Mound Street project; to authorize the expenditure of $1,300,310.00 from the Streets & Highways Bond fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,300,310.00)
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WHEREAS, the City has partnered with the Ohio Department of Tra...
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