Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) relative to FRA-161-15.80 project, PID 117607.
The aforementioned effort is intended to construct Noise Walls and Noise Abatement Safety Barriers along SR 161 within the City of Columbus, along with other associated work within City limits.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no anticipated cost to the City for this project, as ODOT shall assume and bear all associated preliminary engineering, right-of-way acquisition, and construction costs.
3. MINORITY AND WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE & SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
ODOT is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio and intends to be solely responsible for all costs incurred during the completion of the necessary highway improvements. As such, MBE/WBE/SLBE program requirements are not applicable.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
This legislation is being put forth as an emergency measure at the request of ODOT in order to return final resolution to ODOT by the deadline of May 15, 2024.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation, State of Ohio FRA-161-15.80, PID 117607; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is administering FRA-161-15.80 PID 117607, to construct Noise Walls and Noise Abatement Safety Barriers along SR 161 within the City of Columbus, along with other associated work within City limits, intended to improve safety at the location; and
WHEREAS, this improvement project is within the Columbus corporate boundaries; and
WHEREAS, this legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with ODOT relative to the aforementioned effort; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exist...
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