Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: To authorize consent and propose cooperation with Delaware County, Ohio for the DEL-CR10-0.90 (PID 90243) improvement project (City of Columbus project name is “Intersection Improvements - South Old State at Polaris Parkway”) and to authorize Delaware County to acquire right-of-way located within Columbus’ jurisdiction on behalf of Columbus and in Columbus’ name. This is a joint project between Delaware County, City of Columbus, and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).
The purpose of this project is to widen and reconstruct 2.08 miles of South Old State Road to a five lane section with associated turn lanes between a point approximately 1,300 feet south of Polaris Parkway to a point approximately 1,500 feet north of Orange Road. The project will incorporate new pavement, curb, sidewalk, shared use path, drainage, lighting, and traffic signals.
Because part of the project limits is in the City of Columbus, ODOT has requested that the City of Columbus formally authorize consent through legislation for Delaware County to perform the work within Columbus corporate limits.
2. FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated project cost $21.7 million, with funding provided by ODOT, Delaware County, and the City of Columbus. No City of Columbus funding is requested at this time. The Director of Public Service anticipates seeking Council approval at a later date to fund its portion of the project.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This project is scheduled to be constructed in 2016. Emergency action is requested to provide this consent to Delaware County so they may maintain their project schedule.
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To authorize the Director of Public Service Director to grant consent and propose cooperation with Delaware County for the DEL-CR10-0.90 (PID 90243) improvement project; to authorize Delaware County to acquire right-of-way located in the City of Columbus jurisdiction on behalf of Columbus and in Columbus’ name; and to declare an emergenc...
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