Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction in coordination with the City of Westerville is participating in the Worthington-Galena Road/Worthington Road Improvements project. The purpose of this cooperative project is to improve motorist and pedestrian safety and roadway aesthetics along Worthington-Galena Road/Worthington Road from County Line Road West, south through the Lazelle Road intersection.
The proposed improvements include widening the roadway, adding curb, gutter and various storm sewer improvements. Sidewalks are included in the project as follows: 1) 10 foot wide sidewalk is being installed on the southeast side of Worthington Galena Road from approximately Station 40+00 to approximately Station 45+00 where it tapers to an 8 foot wide walk over Interstate 71; it widens out to 10 feet again approximately Station 47+50 and continues through the City of Columbus portion of the project to approximately Station 50+00 (about 1000 feet); 2) 8 foot wide sidewalk is being installed along the north side of Lazelle Road from approximately Station 140+00 to approximately Station 145+00 (500 feet). There is no special provision for bikeways and/or bike lanes on this intersection improvement project. Topography of the area is not conducive to the installation of bikeways and there are no logical termini available within the project limits.
The City of Westerville will administer this project and will utilize City of Columbus Staff for Inspection of the project.
2. FISCAL IMPACT:
The City of Westerville applied for and received an OPWC grant and 20 year 0% interest loan in an amount up to $2,791,466 for this project and will share this with the City of Columbus. As part of the cooperative agreement with Westerville, the City of Columbus will provide payment to Westerville in the amount of $378,962.77 for construction, inspection, and contingency. Funding for the City of Col...
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