Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the FRA-70/71-12.89/14.93 project, PID 103184.
The aforementioned project encompasses the installation of private underground ductwork in advance of the construction of FRA-70-12.68 (Project 4A), PID 77372, which is slated to commence in the winter of 2017 and to conclude in the fall of 2018.
ODOT will ask the City to approve final legislation for the project at a later date. At that time, the Director of Public Service shall seek Council approval to encumber and expend funds up to $173,000.00, which represents the local share of estimated project costs, to support that effort.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The City has agreed to contribute $173,000.00 toward the aforementioned effort; however, funding is not needed for that purpose at this time. Payment to ODOT shall be authorized under a separate ordinance.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow ODOT to maintain the planned project schedule and promote highway safety.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation for the FRA-70/71-12.89/14.93 project, PID 103184; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation proposes installing private utility underground ductwork in advance of the construction of FRA-70-12.68 (Project 4A), PID 77372; and
WHEREAS, this improvement project is within the Columbus corporate boundaries; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to grant consent and to agree to cooperate with the Ohio Department of Transportation in this effort; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in that it is immediately necessary to authorize consent and cooperation f...
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