Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance will provide payment to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the US33 urban paving project which includes minor rehabilitation and resurfacing of 5.41 miles of Franklin U.S. Route 33 from just west of the intersection of Livingston Avenue and College Avenue to just south of the State Route 317 and U.S. Route 33 interchange. Also, the painting of Livingston Avenue structure FRA-33-20.40 over Alum Creek, lying within the City of Columbus. Total length of the project being approximately 5.41 miles. Ordinance 1875-02 was passed December 16, 2002 to grant consent and propose cooperation with ODOT to complete this project. (FRA- US33-20.69 PID 24653)
Emergency action is requested in order to meet ODOT's schedule to bid this project.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Transportation Division budgeted $6.7 million in the 2004 Capital Improvements Budget (CIB) for Federal/State Match projects. Approximately $6 million in Federal/State Match funds have been expended or encumbered to date from the July 2004 bond sale. This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $152,000.00. The actual amount will be determined when this project is bid by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). The Transportation Division budgeted $100,000 in the 2004 CIB specifically for this project. The most recent estimate from ODOT increased the amount needed to $152,000.00, which includes inspection and contingency funds. Additional funds for this project in the amount of $52,000.00 are available in the Federal State Match Project.
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To authorize the Public Service Director to enter into agreement with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation for the US Route 33 urban paving project; to authorize the expenditure of $152,000.00 from the 1995, 1999 Voted Streets and Highways Fund for the Transportation Division; and to declare an emergency. ($152,000.00)
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The following Ordinance enacted by the City of Co...
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