Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Service is currently engaged in the Bridge Rehabilitation - Fifth Avenue over Scioto River project (a.k.a Bridge and Trail Improvements - West Fifth Avenue from McKinley Avenue to Dublin Road). The purpose of this project is to include widening the Fifth Avenue Bridge over the Scioto River and extending the Scioto Trail between Dublin Road and McKinley Avenue.
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into necessary agreements with and to accept and expend grant funds from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the purpose of providing funding for the various phases of this project. The ODOT project designation is FRA- Scioto Trail/Fifth Avenue Connector PID 90382.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The Department of Public Service applied for and was awarded a Municipal Bridge Program grant from the Federal Highway Administration. The Department of Recreation and Parks applied for and was awarded a Transportation Enhancement Program grant from the Federal Highway Administration. These grants will provide up to $4,874,348.00 of the funding and the City will provide the local match.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to enter into necessary agreements at the earliest possible time and to maintain proper accounting practices.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into necessary agreements with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation and to accept and expend grant funding for the Bridge Rehabilitation - Fifth Avenue over Scioto River project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Bridge Rehabilitation - Fifth Avenue over Scioto River project has been identified by the City as a potential project due to bridge inspection showing that the superstructure is currently considered to be in poor condition and is in need of replacement. The multi-use path will be a section for the Scioto Trail bikeway project...
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