Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the reimbursement of construction inspection costs relating to the West Columbus Local Protection Project (WCLPP). ODOT has undertaken a series of highway improvement projects within the area of the Interstate 70, Interstate 71, and State Route 315 interchanges which will occur within the Right of Way of the WCLPP and require alterations to the WCLPP. Under Item 8 of the Project Specific Terms and Conditions of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Section 408 permit for these projects, ODOT is required to provide sufficient funds for the City of Columbus to provide a full-time inspector representing the interests of the City of Columbus, and to monitor and document the construction conditions and activities associated with the WCLPP impacts and alterations.
This project will be in Community Planning Area 45, Franklinton.
2. PROCUREMENT: EMH&T will be providing the inspection services on behalf of the City of Columbus as was previously legislated in Ord. 0294-2022 for CIP 611728-100000.
3. TIMELINE: The contract term with ODOT will terminate upon completion of the work outlined USACE Section 408 permit for these projects.
4. ECONOMIC IMPACT: The City of Columbus is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the flood protection measures provided by the WCLPP under our agreement with the USACE. This agreement will fulfill ODOT’s requirement under their Section 408 permit, allowing them to proceed with their planned interchange improvements, while also fulfilling the City of Columbus obligations to the USACE to maintain the level of flood protection provided by the WCLPP.
5. FISCAL IMPACT: Costs for the inspection services provided by EMH&T have previously been legislated in Ord 0294-2022 CIP 611728-100000. This agreement will allow the City of Columbu...
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