City of Columbus - File #: 0284-2006

• File #: 0284-2006
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/2/2006
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 2/27/2006
• Final action: 3/1/2006
• Title: To authorize capital expenditures for the purchase of materials and services required for the construction of circuits for the Italian Village Substation up to an amount not to exceed $121,500.00 from the Voted Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvements Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($121,500.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/1/2006	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
2/28/2006	1	MAYOR	Signed
2/27/2006	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
2/27/2006	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
2/17/2006	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/17/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/17/2006	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
2/17/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
2/15/2006	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/14/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/14/2006	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/14/2006	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/14/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/13/2006	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/13/2006	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/9/2006	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/9/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/8/2006	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/8/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/8/2006	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval
2/2/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

BACKGROUND: Capital expenditures are required for the purchase of materials and services for the construction of distribution circuits from the Italian Village Substation. These distribution circuits will support and relieve demands on existing Division of Electricity facilities. The materials and services required include asphalt, shoring, traffic control, a spill prevention plan, and any other materials and services as may be needed. The materials and services will be obtained in compliance with the provisions of Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329 and Title 39.

Emergency action is requested because of circuit capacities being nearly met, it is imperative that the work be completed as soon as possible to support the OSU Gateway project and alleviate strain on the Division of Electricity's North Substation and distribution system.

FISCAL IMPACT: There are sufficient funds available in the Voted 1995 and 1999 Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvements Funds for this expenditure.


Title

To authorize capital expenditures for the purchase of materials and services required for the construction of circuits for the Italian Village Substation up to an amount not to exceed $121,500.00 from the Voted Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvements Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($121,500.00)

Body

WHEREAS, it is necessary to construct circuits for the Italian Village Substation to alleviate strain on the Division of Electricity's North Substation and distribution system; and

WHEREAS, the Division of Electricity requires various capital expenditures for the construction of circuits for the Italian Village Substation; and

WHEREAS, said capital expenditures will be in accordance with Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329 and Title 39; and

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Electricity, in that it is immediately necessary to...