Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into agreement with and provide funding to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to construct the FRA-CR3-12.96 project, PID 98557.
The aforementioned project encompasses the reconfiguration and reconstruction of the ramp from Hilliard-Rome Road northbound to I-70 eastbound and is Part 2 of the FRA-70-3.41 project, which is currently under construction. Ramp realignment was not part of the ODOT project and was to be a City project. ODOT has agreed to include this work as part of their project in the area. This will prevent impacting motorist traffic in the area a second time and will be less expensive for the City when combined with the larger overall ODOT project.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated local share of associated construction costs is $141,350.00. Funding for this project is available in the Streets and Highways Bond Fund within the Department of Public Service. An amendment to the 2017 Capital Improvements Budget is necessary to provide sufficient budget authority for the appropriate project.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow ODOT to maintain the planned construction schedule and to promote highway safety.
Title
To amend the 2017 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreement with ODOT relative to the FRA-CR3-12.96 project, PID 98557; to authorize the expenditure of $141,350.00 from the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($141,350.00)
Body
WHEREAS, ODOT proposes reconfiguring and reconstructing the ramp from Hilliard-Rome Road northbound to I-70 eastbound; and
WHEREAS, this improvement project is within the City of Columbus corporate boundaries; and
WHEREAS, Columbus desires for the Director of Transpor...
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