Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into construction agreements with CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern Railway Company, and other railroad companies and subcontractors as needed, relative to the Bridge Rehabilitation - Annual Citywide Contract (2019).
The aforementioned effort provides for the rehabilitation of several bridges within the City of Columbus. Examples of rehabilitation work that could be performed include replacing structural steel; repairing/replacing concrete; removing and replacing pavement, sidewalk, and curb; installing reinforcing steel; removing and replacing portions of the structure; removing and replacing bridge decking; and installation of guardrails or other type of railing. That scope of work necessitates that the Department of Public Service contract with CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern Railway Company, and other railroad companies and subcontractors as needed, to review and approve engineering plans, design plans, construction specifications, and drawings, and other documents and work necessary to the completion of the project in order to identify and mitigate potential conflicts between rail operations and public infrastructure in proximity to railway corridors.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $195,905.00 is available for this project within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, Fund 7704, within the Department of Public Service, Project 530301-100000 (Bridge Rehabilitation). An amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget is necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditure.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to facilitate the timely execution of the requisite agreements so as to maintain the current project completion schedule.
Title
To amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with CS...
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