Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, is engaged in the acquisition of rights of way for the NCR - Milo Grogan (Fifth Avenue Streetscape Improvements) Project (2369 DR. E) which is the portion contained within the Milo Grogan neighborhood. The approximate project limits are Fifth Avenue from Grant Avenue east to I-71and Cleveland Avenue from Fourth Avenue north to New York Avenue.
This is a neighborhood Commercial Revitalization district and the purpose of this project is to widen existing roadway pavement at the intersection of Fifth and Cleveland Avenues to improve traffic flow; to remove and replace damaged and/or missing sidewalks, curbs and curb ramps with ADA compliant facilities; to make stormwater drainage improvements and to install improved street lighting.
Initial acquisition funding for this project, in the amount of $450,000.00 was authorized pursuant to Ordinance 1341-2010, passed October 4, 2010. The City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, has requested an additional $300,000.00 to complete acquisition of the rights-of-way needed for this project.
2. Fiscal Impact
Monies to pay for these costs are available in the NCR funding within the 2011 CIB.
3. Emergency DESIGNATION
Construction plans for this improvement project are complete and fully signed. Construction of this improvement project is contingent upon completion of the right-of-way acquisition. Emergency action is being requested so the City Attorney's Real Estate Division can complete right-of-way acquisition this year.
Title
To authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to complete right-of-way acquisition for the NCR-Milo Grogan (Fifth Avenue Streetscape) project; to amend the 2011 C.I.B.; to authorize the expenditure of $300,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for right-of-way acquisition cos...
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