Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, is engaged in the Operation Safewalks - Joyce Avenue Phase 1 project. The purpose of this project is to reconstruct Hudson Street, from a point approximately 50 feet west of Dresden Street to a point approximately 200 feet west of Parkwood Avenue and to reconstruct Joyce Avenue, from a point approximately 75 feet north of Kenmore Road to a point approximately 400 feet north of Hudson Street. The project will include full depth pavement replacement; installation of curb, sidewalk, shared use paths and ADA compliant ramps within the project limits; upgrading the existing stormwater management system and upgrading the existing water lines.
The Department of Public Service is currently finalizing construction plans and is actively involved in right-of-way acquisition associated with this project. Ordinance 1823-2008 (AC 029308) authorized the City Attorney's office, Real Estate Division, to expend $75,000.00 for preliminary acquisition related activities associated with this project. Title work and appraisal work are nearly complete. Additional acquisition related expenses are estimated to be $250,000.00. It is now necessary to authorize the City Attorney's Real Estate Division staff to expend an additional $250,000.00 for the property rights and miscellaneous expenditures associated with the acquisition of the additional rights-of-way needed for this project.
2. Fiscal Impact
Monies to pay for these costs are available within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund due to cancellation of encumbrances from completed projects.
3. Emergency Justification
The roadway and stormwater improvements contemplated by this project are essential to the safety of those individuals traveling within this area and to future redevelopment of this area. Failure to complete right-of-way acquisition in a timely manner will delay the current constructio...
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