City of Columbus - File #: 1869-2008

• File #: 1869-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/13/2008
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 1/26/2009
• Final action: 1/28/2009
• Title: To authorize the City Attorney's Real Estate Division to contract for professional services relative to the acquisition of those property rights needed for the Worthington-Galena Road and Worthington Road Improvements project; to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to hire professional services, to negotiate with property owners and to acquire the additional easement rights-of-way necessary to complete this project; to amend the 2008 C.I.B.; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund for acquisition related expenses and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
1/28/2009	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
1/27/2009	1	MAYOR	Signed
1/26/2009	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
1/26/2009	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
1/15/2009	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
1/15/2009	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
1/14/2009	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/14/2009	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/14/2009	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/14/2009	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
12/18/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
12/18/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
12/18/2008	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
12/16/2008	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
12/15/2008	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
12/5/2008	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval

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 project is to improve 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's primary involvement in this project is to install a signal and right turn lanes at the inteserction of Worthington Galena Road and Lazelle Road. Based upon the existing plans for this project (2508 DR. E) it appears successful completion of this project will require the acquisition of temporary construction and permanent easements from various properties along the project corridor. To accomplish this it is necessary to authorize the City Attorney's Office, Real Estate Division, to 1) contract for professional services, 2) to negotiate with property owners and 3) to ...