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 a bridge rehabilitation project on State Route 710 (Schrock Road) over IR 270. (FRA-710-3.76 PID 86292)
This project proposes to replace the bridge superstructure on SR710 (Schrock Road) over IR 270 on the north side of Columbus.
Construction is currently estimated to begin in April of 2014 and conclude in November of 2014.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
This project is funded by ODOT. The estimated construction cost of this project is $3,000,000.00. There is no cost to the City for this project.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency actions is requested to provide consent for this project and meet ODOT’s current project schedule.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation for a bridge superstructure replacement project on SR710 (Schrock Road) over IR 270; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
The following ordinance enacted by the City of Columbus, Ohio, hereinafter referred to as the Legislative Authority or Local Public Agency or "LPA", in the matter of the stated described project.
WHEREAS, The Ohio Department of Transportation has identified the need for the described project: includes the replacement of the deck and approach slabs over westbound IR 270 on SR 710. This will involve coordination with the City of Columbus and the City of Westerville regarding the future upgrade of the Cleveland Avenue / Schrock Road intersection. Accommodations for pedestrian and/or bicycle facilities on the bridge will be investigated; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in order to continue the schedule established by the Ohio Department of Transportation for this project it is necessary to authorize consent at the ...
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