Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into professional services contracts with OHM Advisors (Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc.) in the amount of up to $600,000.00 for the Roadway - Livingston Ave - Alum Creek Trail to James Rd project.
Additionally, this ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into agreements with and to accept funds from the City of Bexley (Bexley) to advance the project; and to, as necessary, authorize the acceptance of additional funding from Bexley or the return of any unexpended design funding to the same after final accounting has been performed or the Department of Public Service certifies that any remaining funds are no longer needed for the project and can be refunded without the need for additional legislative action.
The intent of this project is to provide the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, additional resources for improvements to Livingston Avenue including replacement of the existing traffic signals at the intersections of College Avenue, Roosevelt Avenue, and Kenwick Road; replacement of sidewalk along both sides with shared use paths; modification to the existing pavement to remove the Berwick Blvd. connection from the intersection at Berwick Blvd. and College Avenue; street lighting upgrades; and addition of landscaped medians.
Having recognized the public benefit of said improvements, Bexley has allocated funding to support the completion of the design phase of the aforementioned project, necessitating the execution of contribution agreements, any amendments or modifications thereto, with Bexley to facilitate the acceptance and expenditure of said funds by the Department of Public Service for that purpose, and the refund of any funds that may be unused.
Future modifications of the contract are expected using funds contributed by Bexley.
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