Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes funds in the amount of up to $342,000.00 to be spent by the City Attorney for expenses associated with acquiring the right-of-way needed for the Franklinton Stormwater System Improvements Project, C.I.P. No. 610910-100001.
The City’s Department of Public Utilities (“DPU”) is engaged in the Franklinton Area Storm Sewer Rehabilitation project. This project is to rehabilitate the 60-inch brick storm sewer in the Renick Run watershed south of Mound Street that was built in the early 1900’s. Several sections of the sewer needs structural improvement and replacement. The project will rehabilitate approximately 6,000 linear feet of 60-inch storm sewer and replace approximately 2,000 linear feet of 66-inch to 72-inch storm sewer.
DPU needs to acquire real estate for the Franklinton Stormwater System Improvements Project. The City must acquire in good faith and accept certain fee simple and lesser real estate located in the vicinity of the west side of Mt. Calvary Avenue, Greenfield Drive, and Harmon Avenue between West Mound Street and Emig Road (collectively, “Real Estate”) in order for DPU to complete the Public Project. Accordingly, DPU requested the City Attorney to acquire the Real Estate in good faith and contract for associated professional services (e.g. surveys, title work, appraisals, etc.) in order for DPU to timely complete the Public Project.
Exhibits are attached to this Ordinance showing the details of fifteen (15) permanent easements and thirteen (13) temporary easements to be acquired for this project.
The property to be acquired is located in Columbus Community 54 - Franklinton.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Not applicable.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $342,000.00 is available and appropriated in the Storm Bond Fund, Fund 6204. An amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget is needed to align budget authority with the proper project. A transfer of cash and appropriat...
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