Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Service is currently engaged in the Resurfacing Urban Paving - FRA-317-9.01 (Hamilton Road) project. The purpose of this project is to resurface Hamilton Road from Williams Road to 700 feet north of Gerling Boulevard and from 1300 feet south of the I-70 interchange to Mound Street and the Whitehall corporation line (approximately 3.07 miles). The project will also repair curbs (as necessary), replace pavement markings and loop detectors, and install compliant ADA curb ramps (as necessary).
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into necessary agreements with and to accept and expend grant funds from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the purpose of providing funding for this project.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated construction cost, including inspection, for this project is $3,151,090.00. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will fund an estimated $2,652,036.00. The estimated cost for the City is $499,054.00. The Department of Public Service will request funding for the project when seeking approval to enter into the construction contract.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to execute the grant agreement(s) in order to prevent unnecessary delays in the Department of Public Service’s Capital Improvement Program.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into necessary agreements with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation and to accept and expend grant funding for the Resurfacing Urban Paving - FRA-317-9.01 Hamilton Road project; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the City has identified the need for, and proposes the improvement of SR 317/Hamilton Road from Williams Road to 700 feet north of Gerling Boulevard and from 1300 feet south of the I-70 interchange to Mound Street and the Whitehall corporation line; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to enter into agree...
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