City of Columbus - File #: 2390-2013

• File #: 2390-2013
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/3/2013
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 10/21/2013
• Final action: 10/23/2013
• Title: To authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests needed for the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - James Road project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services and negotiate with property owners to acquire the additional rights-of-way necessary to complete this project; to authorize the expenditure of $235,000.00 from the Streets and Highways General Obligations Bond Fund, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to acquire the rights-of-way needed for this project; and to declare an emergency. ($235,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/23/2013	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
10/22/2013	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/21/2013	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/21/2013	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass

Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, is engaged in the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - James Road Project (530103-100014/2979 DR. E). This legislation establishes a $235,000.00 expenditure authority for the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, for acquisitions related to the roadway improvements of this site. This legislation also authorizes the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services and to negotiate with property owners to acquire the various property rights necessary to complete this project.

The project limits are James Road from Livingston Avenue to Main Street. The length of the project is approximately 0.68 miles. The Department of Public Service is currently finalizing construction plans and is prepared to authorize right-of-way acquisition pending passage of this funding legislation.

Work on this project includes: intersection improvements at James Road and Livingston Avenue; widening of James Road from four lanes to five lanes to include a two-way left turn lane or dedicated left turn lanes; pavement reconstruction; sidewalk and curb replacement; bike facilities; ADA accommodations; storm water and water line improvements; and traffic control, street lighting, and public and private utility work as needed.

2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this expense is available within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund. This ordinance subsequently authorizes the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to expend $235,000.00 for the purpose of funding these right of way acquisition expenses.

3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
The roadway improvements contemplated by this project are essential to the safety of those individuals living and traveling within this area. Failure to complete right-of-way acquisition for this project in a timely manner will delay the current construction schedule. Emergency action is requested to allow right-of-way acquisition for this proj...