City of Columbus - File #: 0586-2011

• File #: 0586-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/4/2011
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 4/25/2011
• Final action: 4/27/2011
• Title: To authorize the City Attorney's Real Estate Division to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Fairwood Avenue/Watkins Road-Koebel Road Project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with property owners and to acquire the additional rights-of-way necessary to complete this project; to amend the 2011 C.I.B.; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Build America Bonds Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to acquire the rights-of-way needed for this project from the Build America Bonds Fund and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/27/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
4/27/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
4/25/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
4/25/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
4/14/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/14/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
4/14/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
4/13/2011	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/13/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/13/2011	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/13/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/12/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/12/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/11/2011	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/11/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/11/2011	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
4/11/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
4/11/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
4/4/2011	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, is engaged in the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Fairwood Avenue/Watkins Road-Koebel Road Project. The project limits are Fairwood Avenue from Watkins Road to just north of Koebel Road, including alleys and side roads.

This project will lower the existing roadway profile to provide for positive drainage and full depth pavement replacement. Also included with this project are the installation of concrete curb and gutter, a new storm sewer system, pavement markings, signing, ADA compliant sidewalks and curb ramps.

As part of this project 24 ADA curb ramps and 1.12 miles of sidewalk and curb and gutter will be added or reconstructed.

The construction plans have been finalized and the Department of Public Service is prepared to authorize right-of-way acquisition pending passage of this funding legislation. Acquisition related expenses are currently estimated to be $250,000.00.


2. Fiscal Impact
Monies to pay for these costs are available due to cancellations of encumbrances from completed projects within the Build America Bonds Fund.

3. Emergency Justification
The roadway, pedestrian and stormwater improvements contemplated by this project are essential to the safety of those individuals living and traveling within this area. Failure to complete right-of-way acquisition in a timely manner will delay the construction if this arterial street rehabilitation project. Emergency action is requested to allow right-of-way acquisition to begin as soon as possible.

Title

To authorize the City Attorney's Real Estate Division to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of fee simple title and lesser interests in and to property needed for the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Fairwood Avenue/Watkins Road-Koebel Road Project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to negotiate with pro...