Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize a construction reimbursement agreement between the City of Columbus and the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio ("SWACO") for construction of the Morse Road Eco Center. Ordinance No. 1576-2011, passed September 5, 2011, authorized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SWACO. The MOU outlines the plans and certain commitments of the parties relating to the redevelopment of the Morse Road Eco Station.
Under this reimbursement agreement, SWACO will complete certain public improvements at this location on Morse Road. Infrastructure improvements include, but are not limited to, a solid waste transfer station to be operated by SWACO, a Division of Refuse Collection station, a Division of Fleet Management vehicle repair facility, a truck washing facility and a diesel/unleaded gasoline fueling station. All structures will be sized to sufficiently house all vehicles operating from this location and these facilities will be equipped with safety features to accommodate CNG powered vehicles. The project will be LEED certified as recognized by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
SWACO will supervise the project construction and administration teams and execute the proper contracts for the construction of the Facility. Reimbursement to SWACO by the City shall be apportioned according to the construction costs for the City's and/or shared facilities as compared to the overall costs of the total project, as provided for in the Reimbursement Agreement.
Emergency action is requested to ensure that improvements occur at the earliest possible date and to ensure prompt payments to SWACO, as site improvements and construction activity progresses.
Fiscal Impact: SWACO and the City shall each pay its respective costs for the facilities, and the costs of the shared facilities shall be paid by the entities proportionately for shared infrastructure (such as roadways, parking, retention pon...
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