Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Ohio Department of Transportation annually accepts applications to fund projects using Highway Safety Program funds. The Safety Program Committee has reviewed the applications submitted this year and has made decisions on funding projects. These grants require a 10% local match.
This legislation will authorize the Director of Public Service to execute project agreements for approved projects and expend grant funds.
2. AWARDED PROJECTS
The Department of Public Service has received notification of grant awards for the following projects:
FRA-Livingston Avenue-1.68 - Install left-turn lanes on Barnett; construct sidewalk on the east side of Barnett, north of Livingston; and reconstruct the existing traffic signal. This project has been approved for up to $172,000 in Design funds for FY 2015 and $720,000 in Construction funds for FY 2017.
FRA-Broad Street-8.64 - Replace existing traffic signal with new strain poles, 12” LED signal heads, reflectorized back plates, and battery backup. This project has been approved for up to $162,000 in Construction funds for FY 2016.
FRA-Hilliard-Rome Road-3.2 - Widening and interchange improvements south of I-70 at Feder Road. This project has been approved for up to $3,000,000 for any phase of development.
FRA-Sullivant Avenue-2.06 - Replace existing traffic signal with new strain poles, 12” LED signal heads, reflectorized back plates, and battery backup. Change signal phasing to provide protected/permitted left-turn phases for the Sullivant Avenue approaches. This project has been approved for up to $162,000 in Construction funds for FY 2016.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
No financial participation is required at this time. City funds will be approved in the form of design contracts and/or construction contracts that will be submitted for Council's approval.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to execute Highway Safety Program project agreement forms and expend grant funds for appro...
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