City of Columbus - File #: 1118-2003

• File #: 1118-2003
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/30/2003
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 6/23/2003
• Final action: 6/25/2003
• Title: To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into agreement with the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), for the purposes of providing funding for a watershed study of the Hellbranch Watershed; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund and $25,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/25/2003	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
6/24/2003	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/23/2003	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
6/23/2003	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/12/2003	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval
6/12/2003	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval
6/12/2003	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/6/2003	1	City Council Agenda Reviewer	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
6/4/2003	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
6/4/2003	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
6/2/2003	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/2/2003	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/30/2003	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/30/2003	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/30/2003	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/30/2003	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

BACKGROUND:

Need. This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into agreement with the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), for the purpose of providing partial funding to perform a watershed study of the Hellbranch Watershed in Franklin County and the City of Columbus that will establish a watershed baseline; model future stream impacts based on various land uses and identify several potential restoration/improvement projects. Also participating will be the City of Hilliard, The City of Grove City, Brown Township, Norwich Township, Pleasant Township, Prairie Township and Metro Parks.

Emergency Designation: Emergency designation is requested so as to meet Franklin SWCD timelines for funding and to receive state matching funds.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Budgeted Amount: The agreement amount is for $50,000, $25,000 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund and $25,000 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund. The Division has sufficient funds available for this expenditure.

Title

To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into agreement with the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), for the purposes of providing funding for a watershed study of the Hellbranch Watershed; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Storm Sewer Operating Fund and $25,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00)

Body

WHEREAS, the public interest demands the recognition of the importance of the Hellbranch Watershed in Franklin County Ohio by each of the following jurisdictions; Franklin County, the City of Columbus, the City of Hilliard, The City of Grove City, Brown Township, Norwich Township, Pleasant Township, Prairie Township and Metro Parks, and

WHEREAS; the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), will serve as lead agency to perform a watershed study of the Hellbranch that will es...