Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for ODOT’s FRA-Columbus Camera Upgrade project (PID 95530), which includes the installation of new traffic surveillance cameras at forty locations. Each installation includes a 75 ft. pole, a new camera, and a communication path to the camera.
Construction is currently estimated to begin in May 2014, and conclude in November 2014.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Of these forty camera locations, eleven are being funded with 70% MORPC dollars and 30% ODOT funds. The remaining 29 locations are being funded with 70% MORPC dollars and 30% City of Columbus funds. The City’s estimated cost is $382,883.00. Funding is not requested at this time, but will be requested at a later date
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to provide consent for this project and meet ODOT’s current project schedule.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to grant consent and propose cooperation with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation for the FRA-Columbus Camera Upgrade project (PID 95530), which includes the installation of new traffic surveillance cameras at forty locations; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Transportation proposes to install new traffic surveillance cameras at forty locations and each installation includes a 75 ft. pole, a new camera, and a communication path to the camera; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in order to continue the schedule established by the Ohio Department of Transportation for this project it is necessary to authorize consent at the earliest possible time, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
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