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File #: 3513-2022    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 12/2/2022 In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
On agenda: 12/12/2022 Final action: 12/14/2022
Title: To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds within the general fund; to authorize and direct the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the amount of $100,000.00. for the purchase of materials, supplies and services for the Department of Public Service; to authorize and direct the Director of Public Service to enter into various contracts for the purchase of materials, supplies and services; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Department of Public Service General Fund; and to declare an emergency. (100,000.00)
Sponsors: Lourdes Barroso De Padilla
Attachments: 1. 3513-2022
Explanation

1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the amount of $100,000.00 for the purchase of materials, supplies and services for the Department of Public Service to support the Thurman Ave Speed Management Pilot Project and the Mobility Hub Pilot Project(s).

a. Thurman Ave Speed Management Pilot Project
Through this allocation of funds, the Department of Public Service, in support of the City’s commitment to Vision Zero, would pilot a new “quick build” product with the goal of improving transportation safety and motorist compliance to the posted speed limit. If successful this product would have multiple applications to support future “quick build” projects and make improvements along High-Injury-Network roadways until such a time that larger capital projects can be implemented.
For this specific pilot project, the Department has selected Thurman Ave between S. Champion Ave and Lockbourne Rd. This funding allocation would support the purchase of the desired product and the contracting to install it.
b. Mobility Hub Pilot Project(s)
Mobility Hubs provide a focal point in the transportation network that integrates and supports multi-modal transportation. Amenities can take many different forms based on desired goals and site limitations.
This funding allocation will support the collaborative efforts between the Department of Public Service and the office of Councilmember Barroso de Padilla to pilot mobility hub concepts at various locations. This allocation would provide the funding necessary for the purchase and installation of mobility hub elements. These elements could include but are not limited to: seating, traditional/enhanced bike racks, bike lockers, scooter parking, and public art/placemaking.
All bids will be obtained and contracts awarded in compliance with the relevant provisions of the Columbus City Code, Chapter 329. This ordinance will set up all of the funding required to enter into contracts wi...

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