Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a Local Public Agency agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the Olentangy Trail Bridge Project.
The project will include the construction, in 2006, of a single span structure over the Olentangy River linking the east side of the river with the Olentangy Trail on the west side of the river. Additionally, the project will include construction of a trail head with parking, and canoe and fishing access.
Fiscal Impact:
A grant was received from the Ohio Department of Transportation to fund the project. No funding is required at this time. Future legislation will be required to obligate the city's share of the funding.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into a Local Public Agency agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the Olentangy Trail Bridge Project.
Body
WHEREAS, the City, hereinafter referred to as the Local Public Agency (LPA) has identified a need to construct a single span structure over the Olentangy River to provide a link from the east side of the Olentangy River to the existing Olentangy Trail on the west side of the Olentangy River (adjacent to SR315), and a trail head with parking and canoe/fishing access; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a LPA agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the Olentangy Trail Bridge Project: now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. Consent Statement - Being in the public interest, the LPA gives consent to the Director of Transportation to complete the above described project.
SECTION 2. Cooperation Statement - The LPA shall cooperate with the Director of Transportation in the above described project as follows:
The City hereby agrees to cooperate with the Director of Transportation of the State of Ohio in the planning, design and...
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