Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to make payment to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for Round 36 administrative costs of Ohio Public Works Commission infrastructure programs.
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) serves as staff to the District Three Public Works Integrating Committee and makes funding awards, in rounds, based on committee recommendations to the Ohio Public Works Commission concerning fund distribution for the State Capital Improvement Program and the Local Transportation Improvement Program. MORPC prorates costs to serve as staff for each round to local jurisdictions based upon the total funds ultimately awarded to each jurisdiction.
The Department of Public Service received a total of $7,590,575.00 in FY2022 for the following Round 36 projects: Bridge Rehab - UIRF - Milo Grogan Second Avenue Improvements, Roadway - Front Street and Marconi Boulevard, Summit Street Signals - Warren Street to E. 7th Avenue and Intersection - Broad Street and James Road. This ordinance authorizes payment to MORPC in the amount of $19,573.30 to satisfy the local share of administrative costs incurred during the administration of the aforementioned programs.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $16,994.67 are available and appropriated to pay this invoice in the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, Fund 7704. An amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget and a transfer of cash are necessary for the purpose of providing sufficient budget authority for the expenditure.
The remaining amount of $2,578.63 is available in Fund 2265, Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Funds.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to facilitate payment to MORPC at the earliest time possible in order to avoid a disruption in administrative services.
Title
To amend the 2023 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bon...
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