Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes payment for utility relocation work for the Roadway Improvements - Creative Campus Phase 2 project by American Electric Power, Columbia Gas of Ohio, AT&T, Spectrum/Charter Communications (aka Time Warner), Windstream, other utilities as needed, and companies the utilities may subcontract to perform utility relocation work, in an amount up to $1,700,000.00.
The Public Service Department is engaged in the Roadway Improvements - Creative Campus Phase 2 project. Project work includes transforming Cleveland Avenue from Mt Vernon Avenue to Long Street from four lanes to three lanes, including a center turn lane. The project will also construct wider sidewalks and safer crosswalks, underground existing overhead utilities, plant new street trees, and establish on-street parking to complement Creative Campus neighborhood improvement efforts.
In the course of effecting roadway improvements it is sometimes necessary to force the relocation of utilities from privately held easements or place overhead utilities underground to promote the public health, safety and welfare, including the economic development of the City. It is necessary to move utilities to complete this project.
The funding request for utilities relocation reimbursement is based upon estimates from the utility companies involved. The utility companies will invoice the City for actual costs incurred in relocating their utilities. It may be necessary to request additional funding to relocate these utilities if the utility company estimates were low. Additional utility relocations may also be necessary to complete the project. If so, an ordinance requesting Council’s approval to expend additional funds will be submitted.
2. FISCAL IMPACT:
This is a budgeted expense within Fund 7704, the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, Project P440104-100027 (Miscellaneous Economic Development - Creative Campus Phase 2). Funds are appropriated.
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